Uponor Hydronic Piping Design

Assistance Manual (HPDAM)

Hydronic Piping Design Assistance Manual
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Second Edition
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Uponor is not liable for installation practices that deviate from
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Table of contents
Hydronic Piping Design Assistance Manual

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Chapter 1: Uponor PEX properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Uponor PEX properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PEX-a distinctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Stress resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Ultraviolet (UV) resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chemical resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Oxygen diffusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Standard dimension ratio (SDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Temperature and pressure ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hydrostatic temperature and pressure ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interpolation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Excessive temperature and pressure capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ProPEX fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Uponor ProPEX engineered polymer (EP) fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The strength of Uponor EP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uponor ProPEX lead-free (LF) brass and brass fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fittings by others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2: Making ProPEX connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Distance between fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General ProPEX connection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making ProPEX connections with Milwaukee M12 or M18 ProPEX Expansion Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making ProPEX connections with the Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC ProPEX Expansion Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making ProPEX connections with the ProPEX 201 Corded Expander Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Making ProPEX connections with the ProPEX Hand Expander Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making " ProPEX connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Proper expander tool and head maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Disconnecting a ProPEX brass fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting ProPEX connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3: Fire-resistant construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wood-frame wall assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wood-frame floor/ceiling assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Steel/concrete wall assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Steel/concrete floor/ceiling assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Concrete assemblies detail (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wood-frame assemblies detail (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Concrete assemblies detail (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wood-frame assemblies detail (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
ASTM E814 or CAN/ULC-S115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Fire stopping solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cast-in-place sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
ASTM E84 surface burning characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CAN/ULC-S102.2 surface burning characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Underwriters laboratories (UL) 2846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Chapter 4: Pipe sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sizing an Uponor PEX hydronic piping system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Standard dimension ratio (SDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Temperature and pressure ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Online pipe sizing calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Friction loss with Uponor PEX piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Darcy-Weisbach method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hazen-Williams method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Comparing Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen-Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Friction loss of fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
The Cv method for calculating friction loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
The Uponor hydronic piping design process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Chapter 5: System design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

The Uponor advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Thermal conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Dew point and condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Insulating piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Types of insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pre-insulated Uponor PEX pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Insulating requirements for ASTM E84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Expansion and contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Free-body coefficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Test validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Above-ground and suspended applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Controlling expansion in horizontal piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Expansion and contraction in risers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Expansion arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Expansion loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Hydronic piping riser detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 6: Installation methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Local codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Uponor piping products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Supporting Uponor PEX pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Supporting fittings and valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
General requirements for Uponor PEX Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Strapping requirements for PEX Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Expansion and contraction control with PEX-a Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ASTM E84 requirements for PEX Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Expansion-compensating devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Anchor points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Expansion arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Expansion loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hydronic piping riser detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pipe labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Under-slab and below-grade installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Under-slab and below-grade fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Installation recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Pre-insulated Uponor PEX piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Trace wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Piping embedment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Trench preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Handling and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Recessed light fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Criteria for Uponor PEX piping in HDD applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Joining methods and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Pressure testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Maximum temperature/pressure ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Importance of conditioning PEX-a pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Conditioning and sustained pressure testing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Icynene spray foam insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Closed-cell spray foams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Bending PEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Reforming kinked piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Thawing frozen piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Storing and handling PEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Termiticides/pesticides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Supporting research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Appendix A: Fluid properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Appendix B: Uponor PEX friction loss tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix C: Fitting Cv data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Appendix D: ProPEX fitting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendix E: Expansion arm and loop calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Appendix F: Pipe heat loss and surface temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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Foreword
This design assistance manual
is published for architects,
building officials, engineers
and mechanical contractors
interested in Uponor
hydronic piping systems. It
describes general installation
recommendations that use
Uponor PEX piping products.
Refer to local codes for
additional requirements.
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Uponor made reasonable
efforts to collect, prepare and
provide quality information
and material in this
manual. However, system
enhancements may result in
modification of features or
specifications without notice.
Uponor is not liable for
installation practices that
deviate from this manual or
are not acceptable practices
within the mechanical trades,
codes or standards of practice.
Direct any questions regarding
the suitability of an application
or a specific design to a local
Uponor representative by
calling toll free 888.594.7726
(United States) or
888.994.7726 (Canada).
To download or order
copies of this manual,
go to uponorpro.com.
Chapter 1
Uponor PEX properties
Uponor PEX properties
PEX is an acronym for
crosslinked polyethylene.
The PE refers to the raw
material used to make
polyethylene; the X refers
to the crosslinking of the
polyethylene across its
molecular chains.
The molecular chains are
linked into a three-dimensional
network that makes PEX
remarkably durable within a
wide range of temperatures
and pressures.
Currently, three methods
exist for producing PEX.
Engel or peroxide
method (PEX-a)
Silane method (PEX-b)
Electron beam (e-beam) or
radiation method (PEX-c)
All three processes generate
pipe that is crosslinked
to various degrees and is
acceptable for use in
hydronic piping applications
according to ASTM F876
and F877 standards.
Uponor manufactures Engel-
method PEX-a pipe. The
PEX industry considers this
pipe superior because the
crosslinking is done during
the manufacturing process
when the polyethylene is in
its amorphic state (above
Figure 1-1: PEX-a (Engel)
80%+ crosslinked
the crystalline melting point).
Accordingly, the degree of
crosslinking reaches more
than 80 percent, resulting
in a more uniform product
with no weak links in the
molecular chain.
PEX-a distinctions
The properties of PEX-a pipe
make it the most flexible PEX
on the market. This flexibility
allows the tightest bend
radius available six times
the outside diameter of the
pipe. Its flexibility also greatly
reduces instances of kinked
pipe. And in the rare instance
of a kink, the thermal memory
of PEX-a allows kink repair
with a simple shot of heat from
a heat gun.
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Figure 1-2: PEX-b (Silane)
65-70% crosslinked
The pipes shape memory also
offers the unique opportunity
for ProPEX fitting
connections. Shape memory
allows PEX-a to expand and
then shrink back to normal
size creating strong,
durable and reliable fitting
connections.
Finally, PEX-a pipe offers
more resistance to crack
propagation (how a crack
grows) than PEX-b or PEX-c
pipe. A crack that occurs in
PEX-a pipe is the least likely
to grow over time and cause
leaks or damage.
Stress resistance
Pipe installed in hydronic
piping applications must
be capable of withstanding
the stresses that result
from installation within
commercial buildings.
Figure 1-3: PEX-c (Radiation)
70-75% crosslinked
Typical stresses include:
Expansion and contraction
that result from repeated
heating and subsequent
cooling of the heat-
transfer fluid
Mechanical abrasion,
shearing and stretching
that occurs as a result of
installation, normal structural
movement and heating
and cooling from seasonal
weather changes
Uponor PEX provides the
durability and reliability that is
needed for these applications
and currently holds the
unofficial world record for
long-term testing at elevated
temperature and pressure.
From 1973 to 2009, the pipe
was subjected to ongoing
testing at 203F (95C) at
175 psi by Studvik in Sweden
and BASF in Germany.
Ultraviolet (UV) resistance
The test method for evaluating
UV resistance as required by
ASTM F876 is ASTM F2657
Test Method for Outdoor
Weathering Exposure of
Cross-linked Polyethylene
(PEX). According to ASTM
F876, PEX piping must bear
a four-digit code to signify
the requirements it meets.
The second digit in the code
references the minimum
ultraviolet (UV) resistance
of the piping. For example,
piping with a 5106 marking
has a 1 as the second digit,
which indicates the piping
meets minimum UV resistance
requirements for a period of
1 month. Piping with a 2 as
the second digit indicates a
resistance period of 3 months.
Chemical resistance
Crosslinked polyethylene has
greatly enhanced resistance
to chemical-dissolving
agents. The unique molecular
structure is stable, inert and
unaffected by chemicals
commonly found in plumbing
and heating systems. PEX is
also resistant to many other
chemical-dissolving agents,
making it suitable for many
applications. Please contact
Uponor at 888.594.7726 (U.S.)
or 888.994.7726 (Canada)
with questions about specific
chemical resistance.
Oxygen diffusion
Oxygen in a heating system
can cause corrosion problems.
All non-metallic (plastic or
rubber) pipe is permeable
to the passage of dissolved
oxygen molecules through
its walls. Permeability allows
these dissolved oxygen
molecules to enter an
otherwise closed hydronic
heating system.
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In any new hydronic heating
installation, dissolved oxygen Using PEX in hydronic piping systems is acceptable
molecules exist in the new, when using one of the following options:
fresh water. The large bubbles
Option 1: Use Uponor Wirsbo hePEX or Uponor
are purged from the system
Multi-layer Composite (MLC) (PEX-AL-PEX)
prior to initial startup. The
pipe which limits the oxygen diffusion into the
dissolved oxygen, however,
heat-transfer fluid to a level consistent with
remains. This dissolved
established standards.
oxygen is not visible in the
form of bubbles, and cannot
Option 2: Isolate the heat-transfer fluid from components
be eliminated by the use of an
likely to corrode (e.g., cast-iron pumps, boilers,
air vent or scoop.
expansion tanks, etc.) with a non-ferrous heat
exchanger. Uponor AquaPEX pipe, which
As the heating system brings
does not have an oxygen-diffusion barrier, is
the water up to temperature,
available for systems that isolate the heating
these dissolved oxygen
loops from the heat plant and circulator
molecules increasingly bond
components. All other components (e.g.,
with ferrous components in
expansion tanks, circulators and piping) on the
the system. The result is
floor heating side of the heat exchanger must
corrosion or rust. After a few
be made of a non-ferrous material as well.
years of operation, a layer of
rust on all ferrous components
Option 3: Use Uponor AquaPEX pipe and eliminate all
becomes apparent.
corrosive ferrous components from the system
(e.g., use bronze pumps, copper tube boilers
In a typical hydronic system
with bronze headers, etc.).
using metallic pipe, almost all
dissolved oxygen molecules
Option 4: T
 reat all heat-transfer fluid with corrosion
are used up and cause a non-
inhibitors. Corrosion inhibitors require regular
aggressive rust called ferrous
maintenance from the heat plant manager
oxide usually within the first
to maintain the correct inhibitor level. In the
72 hours, and that is the end
event the system mixture is allowed to lapse,
of the corrosion process.
corrosion damage may occur. For these
reasons, Uponor does not recommend the use
In a non-metallic system,
of corrosion inhibitors to counter the effects of
however, using plastic or
oxygen diffusion.
rubber pipe, oxygen continues
to enter the system through
the permeable pipe, and the
corrosion process continues.
Left unchecked, this
corrosion will cause
considerable damage to
the ferrous components of
the heating system.
Damage may include:
Circulator failures
Pinhole leaks at
expansion tanks
A red, sludgy build-up
inside the system pipe
(reducing flow)
Eventual boiler failure
(if using a cast-iron or
steel boiler)
Standard dimension To start the evaluation, pipes ASTM F876 temperature and pressure ratings
ratio (SDR) of all sizes are empirically for SDR9 PEX
Standard dimension ratio tested to ASTM D2837 to
Hydrostatic
determine the hydrostatic Rated Pressure rating
(SDR) is a term used in design stress
design basis (HDB). This temperature for water psi
describing the size of PEX (HDS) psi
piping its the conceptual test method is used for all 73.4F/23C 630 160
equivalent of a pipe schedule. polyethylene-based piping.
180F/82C 400 100
Dimension ratio (DR) is the Multiply that data by 0.5
200F/93C 315 80
average outside diameter design factor to determine
(OD) of PEX piping divided by the hydrostatic design stress Table 1-1: Hydrostatic temperature and pressure ratings for
its minimum wall thickness. (HDS). The HDS is then run Uponor PEX piping
through an ISO equation (ISO These listings are published in PPI TR-4, a culmination report of the listings that
R-161-1690) to determine the are maintained with PPI.
Temperature and
pressure ratings temperature and pressure
limits of the pipe.
Temperature and pressure
ratings for PEX piping are
Dimensions and physical characteristics of SDR9 PEX pipe
determined by the Plastics
Pipe Institute (PPI) as required Nominal Pipe Weight of pipe only Contents of pipe Weight of pipe and
pipe size I.D. lbs/ft (kg/m) gal/ft (l/m) water lbs/ft (kg/m)
by the ASTM F876 standard.
The minimum burst pressure " 0.241 0.04 (0.06) 0.0024 (0.03) 0.06 (0.089)
per F876 is 480 psi at 73.4F " 0.35 0.05 (0.074) 0.005 (0.062) 0.09 (0.136)
(23C) for " PEX and 475 psi " 0.475 0.06 (0.089) 0.0092 (0.114) 0.14 (0.203)
at 73.4F (23C) for " and " 0.671 0.1 (0.149) 0.0184 (0.229) 0.25 (0.377)
larger PEX.
1" 0.862 0.2 (0.298) 0.0303 (0.376) 0.45 (0.673)

Note that Uponor PEX can 1" 1.054 0.34 (0.506) 0.0453 (0.563) 0.72 (1.071)
withstand burst pressures up 1" 1.244 0.44 (0.655) 0.0632 (0.785) 0.96 (1.428)
to 770 psi at 73F (22.7C), 2" 1.629 0.682 (1.015) 0.1083 (1.345) 1.58 (2.351)
290 psi at 180F (82.2C)
2" 2.011 0.93 (1.384) 0.1649 (2.048) 2.3 (3.423)
and 240 psi at 200F (93.3C)
without failure, so designers 3" 2.4 1.28 (1.905) 0.2351 (2.92) 3.24 (4.821)
can feel comfortable designing Table 1-2: Dimensions and physical characteristics of SDR9 PEX pipe
Uponor PEX up to its
maximum temperature and
pressure limits.

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Hydrostatic temperature
and pressure ratings
Through scientific research
and historical experience,
hydrostatic design basis (HDB)
ratings have been shown
to be useful indicators of
relative long-term strength of
thermoplastic materials when
tested under the conditions
specified in test method
ASTM D2837.
The HDB is used to determine
the temperature and pressure
ratings of a specific material.
These temperature and
pressure ratings are based
on an extrapolated life of
50 years.
Standard PPI TR-3 defines
the policies and procedures
for developing HDB ratings
for thermoplastic piping
materials or pipe.
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Uponor maintains standard- Excessive temperature Temperature
grade ratings for Uponor and pressure capability and pressure ratings
PEX piping as tested in In accordance with ASTM F/C PSI/bar
accordance with PPI TR-3. F876 Standard Specification 200.0/93.3 80/5.5
Wirsbo hePEX carries the for Crosslinked Polyethylene
temperature and pressure 190.0/87.8 90/6.2
(PEX) Piping, the excessive
ratings shown in Table 1-3. temperature and pressure 180.0/82.2 100/6.9
capability of Wirsbo hePEX 170.0/76.7 106/7.3
Note: Uponor engineered is 210F at 150 psi (99C 160.0/71.1 111/7.7
polymer (EP), lead-free (LF) at 10 bar).
brass and brass fittings carry 150.0/65.6 117/8.0
the same temperature This standard requires that 140.0/60.0 123/8.5
and pressure ratings as Wirsbo hePEX piping 130.0/54.4 128/8.8
Wirsbo hePEX pipe. maintain its integrity for a 128/8.8 139/9.6
period of 720 hours (30 days)
Interpolation method 100.0/37.8 145/10.0
at 210F (99C) at 150 psi (10
90.0/32.2 151/10.4
Pressure ratings at different bar). If installed as directed,
temperatures are determined Wirsbo hePEX will withstand 80.0/26.7 156/10.8
by using a linear relationship these conditions. 73.4/23.0 160/11.0
between the standard-grade 60.0/15.6 168/11.6
ratings. See Table 1-3 for Note: Excessive temperature
50.0/10.0 173/11.9
interpolated temperature and pressure requirements
and pressure ratings. are always subject to 40.0/4.4 179/12.3
approval by local building Table 1-3: Interpolated
codes (e.g., temperature and hydrostatic temperature
pressure valves). and pressure ratings for
Uponor PEX piping
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
is available in ", ", 1",
1", 1", 2", 2", 3" and
3" sizes.
ProPEX fittings
Uponor ProPEX fittings are available in engineered polymer (EP), brass and lead-free (LF) brass and are tested and listed to:

ASTM F1960 Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings
for Use With Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping
CAN/CSA B137.5 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping Systems for Pressure Applications

Uponor ProPEX engineered polymer (EP) fittings

Accessibility
Based on Uponors review
of the International Plumbing
Code (IPC), National Plumbing
Code of Canada (NPCC)
and Uniform Plumbing
Code (UPC), there are no
requirements for direct access
to Uponor ProPEX fittings (i.e.,
ASTM F1960 and CAN/CSA
B137.5). Thus, ProPEX fittings
may be placed behind drywall
or other coverings without the
need for openings or similar
means of direct access to
the fittings. However, codes
require that an operating valve
must be accessible. Thus,
a valve or similar operable
component that incorporates
Uponor ProPEX connections
must be accessible.
Performance
EP is a high-performance
thermoplastic material that has
superior mechanical, chemical
and thermal properties which
provide dimensional stability
in demanding applications,
including areas of high stress,
heat and moisture.
Uponor EP fittings comply with
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 health
effects requirements when
tested at temperatures up to
and including 180F/82.2C
(i.e., commercial hot water).
Durable
Resistant to corrosion, pitting
and scaling, Uponor EP
products are designed for any
plumbing or hydronic heating
or cooling application, whether
residential or commercial.
Note: Do not expose EP
fittings to direct sunlight for
more than 30 days.
ProPEX brass fittings and valves
Lead free
EP fittings are the ideal
solution to lead-free
requirements and are even
approved for direct burial
in soil, making installation
options endless.
Cost effective
Uponor EP is a more cost-
effective option because it
offers a stable material cost
and is not subject to the wide
price fluctuations of metal.

ProPEX brass and LF brass fittings

Engineered polymer (EP) fittings

Elbows

Couplings

Tees

Plugs ProPEX brass ball valves

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The strength of Uponor EP
Uponor EP is made from polysulfone, polyphenylsulfone or modified polyphenylsulfone. These materials are part of a family of
polymers that have been used successfully in the demanding environments of medical appliance, aerospace, hydronic heating,
chilled-water cooling and plumbing for many years. In fact, lab tests prove the Uponor 2" ProPEX EP Tee and ProPEX connection
are able to withstand up to 2,900 lbs. of pull force without failure.

Figure 1-4: Beginning of test Figure 1-5: At approximately 2,900 lbs. of pull force

Uponor ProPEX lead-free*
(LF) brass fittings
Uponor offers a complete line
of LF brass transition fittings,
valves, stub-outs, water-heater
connectors and wall boxes.
All Uponor LF brass products
comply with NSF/ANSI
Standard 61 Annex G, NSF/
ANSI Standard 372 and
conform to the lead-content
requirements for lead-
free plumbing as defined
by California, Vermont,
Maryland and Louisiana state
laws as well as the U.S. Safe
Drinking Water Act, effective
January 2014.
All Uponor LF brass
Soldering
When soldering LF brass
fittings, Uponor recommends
using a lead-free flux and
solder which meet the
requirements of NSF/ANSI
372 or NSF/ANSI 61 Annex
G. Please refer to the solder
and flux manufacturer for
details on properly soldering
lead-free brass materials.
Uponor ProPEX brass fittings
Uponor offers a complete line
of brass transition fittings and
valves for closed-loop heating
and cooling applications.
All Uponor brass transition
fittings and valves comply with
Fittings by others
Uponor PEX piping can be used
with any type of SDR9 PEX
fitting, including compression
fittings. Compression fittings
must be installed with an insert
stiffener to ensure that the pipe
wall doesnt collapse under
compression, compromising the
connection.
Note that Uponor cautions the
use of other manufacturers
PEX pipe with Uponor ProPEX
rings as well as using others
expansion rings with Uponor
PEX pipe. Because of the
lower degree and uniformity
of crosslinking in PEX-b and
PEX-c pipe, stress cracking of
Note: Uponor does not permit
a press-type fitting to be used
with ProPEX LF sweat or
fitting sweat adapters. Brass
material is not nearly as
malleable as copper material,
causing undo stress and
affecting the integrity of
the connection. Uponor does
permit press-type fittings
to be used with ProPEX
brass fittings sweat adapters
made with C36000 material.
These fittings comply with
the dimension requirements
highlighted in ASME B16.51
and have been tested.
*Per NSF AnnexG, lead-free products
contain not more than 0.25%
weighted average lead content

fittings marked as NSFus- surface burning characteristics the PEX-b and PEX-c pipe wall on wetted surfaces.

pw-G comply with the
dezincification resistance
(DZR) and stress-corrosion
cracking (SCC) requirements
in Sections 5.8.1 and 5.8.2 of
the current NSF 14 Standard.
Uponors LF brass is
approved for direct burial in
soil per NSF/ANSI Standard
14 testing which established
minimum performance
criteria for DZR/SCC
resistance for PEX fittings
intended for potable water.
required in CAN/CSA B137.5
and ASTM E84.
All Uponor brass fittings and
valves are IMC, UMC, IBC
and IRC code approved for
use in both residential and
commercial applications.
All Uponor brass fittings
and valves are listed to ANSI/
NSF 14, cNSFus-rfh and
cQAlus through QAI and NSF
Note: Uponor brass fittings
are not for potable.
can occur during expansion,
compromising the strength
of the fitting connection.
Additionally, the 25-year limited
warranty for Uponor PEX
systems is only valid when both
Uponor PEX pipe and Uponor
ProPEX fittings are used.
Mixing the ProPEX rings with
other manufacturers PEX pipe
or others expansion rings with
Uponor PEX pipe will limit
the warranty. For complete
warranty details, refer to
uponorpro.com/warranties.

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Chapter 2::
Making ProPEX connections

Uponor ProPEX ASTM F1960 and CAN/CSA B137.5

cold-expansion fittings make solid, permanent, manufactured
connections without the need for torches, glues, solder,
flux or gauges. The unique shape memory of Uponor PEX
piping forms a tight seal around the fitting, creating a strong,
reliable connection.

This document shows how to make proper ProPEX connections

using one of the following tools.
General ProPEX
Milwaukee M12 or M18 ProPEX Expansion Tools
connection tips
Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC ProPEX Expansion Tool
ProPEX 201 Corded Expander Tool
ProPEX Hand Expander Tool
Cut length of pipe
Distance between fittings Nominal Cut length
Uponor requires a minimum fitting size of pipe
distance between ProPEX
" 2"
fittings to ensure the fittings
" 3"
are not damaged during the
expansion process by the 1" 3"
expander head. Refer to 1" 4"
Table 2-1 for the minimum 1" 4"
distance between fittings,
2" 6"
which is expressed as cut
length of pipe. 2" 7"
3" 9"
Table 2-1: Minimum distance
between ProPEX fittings
If the fitting does not slide into
the piping all the way to the
stop, immediately remove it
from the piping and expand
the piping one final time. Ensure the ProPEX Ring
rests snugly against the fitting
Note: To avoid over-
shoulder. If there is more
expanding the piping,
than 116" (1mm) between the
do not hold the piping in
ring and the shoulder of the
the expanded position.
fitting, the connection must
be replaced. Square cut the
Table 2-2 shows the
piping 2" away from the fitting
recommended number of
for " to 1" pipe, 3" away for
expansions. Experience,
1" to 2" pipe and 5" away
technique and weather
for 2" and 3" pipe prior to
conditions influence the
making the new connection.
actual number of expansions.
Fewer expansions may be Brass ProPEX fittings
necessary under certain can be disconnected and
conditions. The correct reused. EP fittings must be
number of expansions is the discarded. Be sure to follow
amount necessary for the the recommended minimum
piping and the shoulder of the distance between ProPEX
fitting to fit snugly together. fittings shown in Table 2-1.

Piping Milwaukee ProPEX tool Uponor ProPEX tool

size M12 M18 FORCELOGIC Manual 100/150 201
/"
3 8 8 9 5 7
" 5 6 4 4
" 9 8 9 9H
1" 12 5 14 7H
1" 7 7H
1" 6 8H
2" 4 5H
2" 5
3" 7
Table 2-2: Recommended number of expansions for " to 3" piping at 73.4F (23C)
Note: H in the table refers to Uponor H-series expander heads.

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Making ProPEX connections with
Milwaukee M12 or M18 ProPEX expansion tools
Note: All standard Uponor expander heads are compatible with the M12 and M18 tools.
Uponor expander heads will not auto-rotate on the Milwaukee tools (only Milwaukee
expansion heads will auto-rotate on the M12 and M18). H-heads are not compatible
with Milwaukee tools and Milwaukee heads are not compatible with Uponor tools.
Milwaukee heads are easily distinguished by color coding and the Milwaukee logo.

Shoulder Important! Making expansions are With auto rotation (standard Milwaukee heads)
slightly different when using a tool
3. Milwaukee ProPEX Expansion Tools come with built-in auto
that features auto rotation. When
rotation. If using a Milwaukee expansion head, simply hold the
making a ProPEX connection, be
piping and tool in place while holding the trigger to expand the
sure to follow the guidelines for the
piping. The head will automatically rotate to ensure the piping
tool you are using in your application.
is evenly expanded. Continue expanding until the piping and
ring are snug against the shoulder on the expander head.
1. Square cut the PEX piping
See Table 2-2 for the recommended number of expansions
perpendicular to the length of
for each piping size.
the piping. Remove all excess
material or burrs that might affect
Note: Do not force the pipe onto the expander head.
3
8" and 12" the fitting connection.
Ensure the expander head is rotating during each expansion.
Milwaukee
expansion head 2. Slide the ProPEX Ring over the
Without auto rotation (standard Uponor heads)
end of the piping until it reaches the
stop edge. If using a ProPEX Ring 4. Press the trigger to expand the piping.
Shoulder
without a stop edge, extend the ring
5. Release the trigger, remove the head from the piping,
over the end of the piping no more
rotate it turn and slide the head back into the piping.
than 116" (1mm).
Continue expanding and rotating until the piping and
Important! If making a " ProPEX ring are snug against the shoulder on the expander head.
Connection, you must first expand each See Table 2-2 for the recommended number of expansions.
side of the ring before placing it on the
Important! Rotating the tool between expansions will provide
piping. Refer to the Making " ProPEX
smooth, even expansion of the piping. Failure to rotate the
Connections instructions on page 16
tool will cause deep grooves in the piping which can result
3
4" to 3" Milwaukee for further information.
in potential leak paths.
expansion heads

1 2 3, 5 4

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 6a 6b 6c

Shoulder

ProPEX coupling
Insert ProPEX fitting into " Uponor PEX piping.

6d 6e
Shoulder

Insert ProPEX fitting into 1" Uponor PEX piping.

6. After the final expansion, immediately
remove the tool and insert the fitting.
Ensure the piping and ring seat against
the shoulder of the fitting.
Important! Only perform the necessary
number of expansions. DO NOT over
expand the pipe. You should feel some
ProPEX tee
resistance as the fitting goes into the piping.
If you do not feel any resistance, the piping
may be over expanded and will require
additional time to shrink over the fitting.

3, 5 4 4

Expansion with Milwaukee M18 ProPEX Expansion Tool

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Making ProPEX connections with
the Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC
ProPEX Expansion Tool

FORCELOGIC expansion head installation

1
The Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC ProPEX Expansion Tool for
2", 212" and 3" Uponor PEX pipe features an auto-rotating head
with specially designed alignment cogs. This requires slightly
different head installation than the M12 and M18 ProPEX
expansion tools for 38" to 112" pipe sizes.

1. Remove the battery pack and place the FORCELOGIC

tool in the upright position (cone up).

2. Verify the expansion cone is fully retracted.

3. Screw the head onto the tool (clockwise). Hand-tighten

securely. Do not over tighten. Ensure the expansion head
fits flush against the tool.

4. Check the installation.

 nsure the head segments do not flower (see image 4a).

a. E

b. If the head flowers, correct the installation by loosening

the head slightly and rotating the segments until they 4a 4b
engage in the cogs. Re-tighten the head.

c. R
 otate the six expansion segments in the clockwise
direction. They will rotate freely. They should not
rotate counter clockwise.

d. The expansion head collar will fit flush against the tool.

Incorrect expansion Correct expansion

head flowering head alignment

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Making a ProPEX connection
1
1. Square cut the PEX piping perpendicular
to the length of the piping. Remove all
excess material or burs that might affect
the fitting connection.

2. Slide the ProPEX Ring over the end of

the piping until it reaches the stop edge.

3. The Milwaukee tool comes with built-in

auto rotation, meaning the head will
automatically rotate to ensure the piping
2a 2b
is evenly expanded.

Note: To cancel the expansion process quickly,

pull and release the trigger.

4. Press the trigger to initiate the rotation of

the head. A green light will turn on and the
work light will blink. Insert the pipe and ring
and release the trigger. When the expansion
head has reached its maximum diameter,
it will retract.
4
Important! Do not force the pipe and ring
on the head during any expansion.

5. After the tool has retracted, the green

indicator light blinks three times. Press the
trigger and repeat the expansion process.

6. Repeat the process until the pipe and

ring are snug against the shoulder of the
expansion head. Repeat the expansion
one or two more times depending on the 6
ambient temperature.

Note: Fewer expansions are required in

colder temperatures.

7. After final expansion, immediately remove

the tool and insert the fitting.

7b

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Making ProPEX connections
with the ProPEX 201 Corded
Expander Tool

1. Square cut the PEX piping

perpendicular to the length 1
of the piping. Remove all
excess material or burrs
that might affect the
fitting connection.

2. Slide the ProPEX Ring

over the end of the piping
until it reaches the stop
edge. If using a ProPEX
Ring without a stop edge,
extend the ring over the
end of the piping no more
than 116" (1mm). 3
2

3. Slide the expander head

into the piping until it
stops. Full expansions
are necessary to make
a proper connection.

4. Press the trigger to expand

the piping.

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5. Release the trigger, remove the head from 5b
the piping, rotate it turn and slide the
head back into the piping. Continue
expanding and rotating until the piping
and ring are snug against the shoulder
on the expander head. See Table 2-2 for
the recommended number of expansions.

Important! Rotating the tool between

expansions will provide smooth, even
expansion of the piping. Failure to rotate
the tool will cause deep grooves in
6a
the piping which can result in potential
leak paths.

6. After the final expansion, immediately

remove the tool and insert the fitting.
Ensure the piping and ring seat against
the shoulder of the fitting.

6b

6c

Insert ProPEX fitting into 2" Uponor PEX piping

ProPEX EP tee connection ProPEX brass coupling connection

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Making ProPEX Connections with the ProPEX Hand Expander Tool
1. Square cut the PEX
piping perpendicular to
the length of the piping.
Remove all excess material
or burrs that might affect
the fitting connection.
2. Slide the ProPEX Ring
over the end of the piping
until it reaches the stop
edge. If using a ProPEX
Ring without a stop edge,
extend the ring over the
end of the piping no more
than 116" (1mm).
1 2
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Important! If making a
" ProPEX Connection, you
must first expand
each side of the ring before
placing it on the piping.
Refer to the Making "
ProPEX Connections
instructions on page 16
for further information.
3. Brace the free handle
of the tool against your
hip, or place one hand
on each handle. Fully
separate the handles and
slide the expander head number of expansions for
into the piping until it
stops. Full expansions are
necessary to make a proper
connection. Bring the
handles together to expand.
Separate the handles,
remove the head from the
piping, rotate it turn and
slide the head back
into the piping. Continue
3a
ProPEX Hand Expander Tool
expanding and rotating until
the piping and ring are snug
against the shoulder on the
expander head. See Table
2-2 for the recommended
each piping size.
Important! Rotating the
tool between expansions
will provide smooth, even
expansion of the piping.
Failure to rotate the tool will
cause deep grooves in the
piping which can result in
potential leak paths.
4. After the final expansion, immediately
3b
remove the tool and insert the fitting.
Ensure the piping and ring seat against
the shoulder of the fitting.

Important! You should feel some resistance

as the fitting goes into the piping. If you do not
feel any resistance, the piping may be over
expanded and will require additional time to
shrink over the fitting.

3c

ProPEX Hand Expander Tool

4a 4b 4c

Insert ProPEX fitting into Uponor PEX piping.

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 Making 38" ProPEX
connections
The " ProPEX Ring must
be expanded once on each
side to properly fit over the
piping. Refer to the following
instructions to make a "
ProPEX connection.

1. Square cut the PEX

piping perpendicular to
the length of the piping.
Remove all excess material
or burrs that might affect
the fitting connection.

2. Expand each side of the

" ProPEX Ring once.
3. Slide the expanded ring
over the end of the piping.
Extend the end of the ring
over the end of the piping
no more than 116" (1mm).
4. After the ring is on the
piping, continue with the
regular steps for making
a proper connection with
your specific tool.
1 may result in improper
Proper expander tool Caution: Excessive
and head maintenance lubrication may
result in improper
Use a lint-free cloth to apply
connections. Only
a light coat of lubricant to
use a small amount
the cone prior to making any
of lubrication to
ProPEX connections.
keep the tool
If used regularly, apply the
working properly.
lubricant daily to the cone of
the ProPEX Expander Tool
Keep all other parts of the
(manual, air or battery) as
tool free from lubricant.
well as the ProPEX Auto
Rotation Adapter. Failure to Once a month, soak the
keep these tools lubricated heads in degreasing agent
to remove any grease from
connections. between the segments.
Clean the cone using
The handles of the ProPEX
a clean, dry cloth.
Hand Expander Tool will
open and close smoothly
if properly lubricated.

E6081128 pipe cutter

(plastic)

2 Important tips for a proper " ProPEX connection

B The thicker " ProPEX Ring shrinks over the fitting

A
faster than larger-sized rings.
When the temperature is below 40F (4.4C),
A fewer expansions are required.
B

Max. 116

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Disconnecting a ProPEX brass fitting 2
ProPEX brass and EP fittings are manufactured
connections that can be concealed in walls,
ceilings and floors. When necessary, ProPEX
brass fittings can be disconnected.

Important! EP fittings cannot be reclaimed.

Refer to the following guidelines for

disconnecting a ProPEX brass fitting. 3
1. Ensure the system is not pressurized.
2. Use a utility knife to carefully cut through
the ProPEX Ring.
Important! Do not heat the ring prior to cutting
it. Take care to cut only the ring and not the
piping or fitting. Gouges in the fitting may result
in leaks. If you accidentally damage the fitting,
4a
you must discard it.
3. Remove the ProPEX Ring from the piping.
4. After removing the ring, apply heat directly
around the fitting and piping connection.
Do not use open flame. Gently work
the piping back and forth while pulling
slightly away from the fitting until the piping
separates from the fitting.
4b
5. After removing the fitting, measure:
2" (50.8mm) minimum for " to 1" pipe
3" (76.2mm) minimum for 1" to 2" pipe
5" (127mm) minimum for 2" and 3" pipe
6. Square cut the piping at the proper marking.
7. Allow the fitting to cool before making the
new connection. 4c
8. Use a new ProPEX Ring and follow the
steps to make a new connection.

5 6

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Troubleshooting
ProPEX connections
Trouble-free ProPEX
installations begin with a tool
that is maintained in proper
working condition. If the tool or
segment fingers are damaged,
it is very difficult to make a
proper connection. Refer to
the following guidelines to
assist with challenges
in the field.
Fittings wont seal
Make sure the expander
head is securely tightened
onto the tool.
Ensure the segment fingers
are not bent. If the head
does not completely close
when the drive unit is fully
retracted or the handles of
the manual tool are open,
replace the head.
Examine the tool for
excess grease on the
segment fingers. Remove
excess grease prior to
making connections.
Check the fitting for damage.
Nicks and gouges will cause
the fitting to leak.
Make sure the internal driver
cone is not damaged or bent.
Make sure the last expansion
is not held in the expanded
position before the fitting is
inserted. You should feel
some resistance as the fitting
goes into the piping. If you
do not feel any resistance,
the piping may be over
expanded and will require
additional time to shrink
over the fitting.
Be sure to rotate the tool
turn after each expansion
to avoid deep grooves in the
piping which can result in
potential leak paths.
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Expansion is difficult
Make sure the internal cone
is properly greased.
Expansion head slips
out of piping when
making expansions
Ensure the piping and
Expansion with proper rotation
ProPEX Ring are dry.
Make sure that grease is
not getting into the piping.
Examine the segment
fingers to ensure they are
not damaged or bent.
ProPEX Ring slides down
piping during expansion
Expansion without proper rotation
Ensure your hands are clean
while handling the piping.
Any sweat or oils on your
More than the recommended Note: Do not use a heat gun
hands can act as a lubricant.
number of expansions on EP fittings to speed up the
Due to the smoothness of
are needed to make a contraction time as this could
PEX, any form of lubricant
connection result in damage to the fitting.
can cause the ProPEX Ring
to slide down the piping Ensure the head is
during expansion. hand-tightened to the
expander tool.
If you anticipate the ProPEX
Ring may possibly slide Examine the segment
down, position the ring fingers for damage.
slightly farther over the end
Be sure to completely
of the piping and make the
cycle the tool on each
first couple of expansions
expansion (i.e., close the
slowly. Once the ring and
manual tool handle or
the piping begin to expand
release the trigger).
together, continue with the
normal number and type Cold-weather expansions
of expansions.
Temperatures affect the
Place your thumb against the time required for the piping
ProPEX Ring to help support and ring to shrink onto
it and feel for any movement. the fitting. The colder the
If caught early, you can slide temperature, the slower
the ring up the piping and the contraction time.
expand as described in the
Warming ProPEX fittings
previous bullet point.
and ProPEX Rings reduces
contraction time. Put fittings
and rings in your pockets
prior to installation to
keep them warm.
Fewer expansions are
necessary in temperatures
below 40F (4.4C).
Chapter 3::
Fire-resistant construction

Wood-frame wall assemblies
Wood-frame wall assemblies
complying with ASTM E119
and CAN/ULC-S101 have the
following requirements.
Building elements
Studs: Nominal wood 2x4
spaced 16" O.C.
Gypsum wallboard: Minimum
one layer of " thick Type X
gypsum wallboard
Pipe and fittings
Pipe: Maximum density
of Uponor PEX pipe is
4.85 lbs/ft (7.22 kg/m) of
stud cavity. Approved
Uponor PEX pipes include:
--Uponor AquaPEX White
(up to 3")
--Uponor AquaPEX Red
(up to 1")
--Uponor AquaPEX Blue
(up to 1")
--Uponor AquaPEX
Reclaimed Water (up to 1")
--Pre-insulated Uponor
AquaPEX (up to 2" pipe
with 1" thick insulation)
--Wirsbo hePEX (up to 4")
QAI Design No. P321-1B
1-hour
Up to 4" PEX
QAI Design No. P321-1H
2-hour
Up to 4" PEX
UL Design No. U372
1-hour
Up to 2" PEX
Note: Maximum size is
available through QAI.
Pipe and fittings
Wood-frame floor/ceiling
assemblies
Wood-frame floor/ceiling
assemblies complying
with ASTM E119 and
CAN/ULC-S101 have the
following requirements.
Building elements
Joists: Nominal 2x10 solid
sawn wood, open web
wood or wood I-joist
(10" to 24" depth) installed
at 24" O.C. maximum
Note: See assembly details
for more information.
Subfloor: Minimum " Assembly numbers
plywood; if using optional
ITS Design No. UW/FC 60-01
topping, subfloor may be "
1-hour
oriented strand board (OSB)
Gypsum wallboard: Up to 2" PEX
--Minimum one layer of 58" ITS Design No. UW/WA 60-02
Type X gypsum wallboard
1-hour
when using solid sawn
wood joists Up to 2" PEX
--Minimum two layers of " QAI Design No. P321-1F
Type X gypsum wallboard
1-hour
when using wood I-joists
(10" to 24" depth) Up to 2" PEX
UL Design No. L557
1-hour
Pipe: One or more Uponor
PEX piping runs " to 2"; Up to 2" PEX
weight of PEX piping not
to exceed 0.63 lbs/ft.
(0.94 kg/m) of joist cavity.
Support pipe with metal clips
16" O.C. for piping up to
1" diameter or metal clips
24" O.C. for piping larger
than 1" diameter.
Fittings: Brass or engineered
polymer (EP) fittings with
a weight not exceeding
0.1 lbs/ft. (0.15 kg/m) per
joist cavity

Fittings: Maximum density of

Uponor ProPEX brass or EP ASTM E119 (ANSI/UL 263) or CAN/ULC-S101 listings
fittings is 3.33 lbs (1.51 kg)
per stud cavity. Fire-resistive assembly ratings (ASTM E119/ANSI/UL 263 and CAN/ULC-S101)
Note: See assembly details
Construction type Assembly type UL design no. Intertek QAI
for more information.
K913 UW/FCA 120-01/-02 P321-1D (2-hr)
Assembly numbers Floor/ceiling G524 - P321-1E (2-hr)
Non-combustable G573 - P321-1C (2-hr)
ITS Design No. UW/WA 60-02 concrete/steel
V444 UW/WA 60-01 P321-1A (1-hr)
1-hour Walls
- - P321-1G (2-hr)
Up to 2" PEX
Floor/Ceiling L557 UW/FCA 60-01 P321-1F (1-hr)
Wood frame U372 UW/FCA 60-02 P321-1B (1-hr)
construction Walls
- - P321-1H (2-hr)

Table 3-1: ASTM E119 and CAN/ULC-S101 listings

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Steel/concrete wall assemblies
Steel/concrete wall assemblies complying with ASTM E119
and CAN/ULC-S101 have the following requirements.
Building elements
Studs: 3" steel studs spaced maximum 24" O.C.
Gypsum wallboard: Minimum one layer of " thick
Type X gypsum wallboard
Pipe and fittings
Pipe: Maximum density of Uponor PEX pipe is
4.85 lbs/ft (7.22 kg/m) of stud cavity. Approved
Uponor PEX pipes include:
--Uponor AquaPEX White (up to 3")
--Uponor AquaPEX Red (up to 1")
--Uponor AquaPEX Blue (up to 1")
--Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water (up to 1")
--Pre-insulated Uponor AquaPEX (up to 2" pipe with
1" thick insulation)
Pipe and fittings
Pipe: Maximum volume of Uponor PEX pipe is 14 cubic inches
per 1 cubic foot (8101 cubic centimeters per 1 cubic meter).
Approved Uponor PEX pipes include:
--Uponor AquaPEX White (up to 2")
--Uponor AquaPEX Red (up to 1")
--Uponor AquaPEX Blue (up to 1")
--Uponor AquaPEX Reclaimed Water (up to 1")
--Pre-insulated Uponor AquaPEX (up to 1" pipe)
--Wirsbo hePEX (up to 2")
Note: See assembly details for more information.
Assembly numbers
ITS Design No. UW/FCA 120-01
1-hour
Up to 2" PEX
ITS Design No. UW/FCA 120-02

--Wirsbo hePEX (up to 4") 2-hour

Up to 2" PEX
Fittings: Maximum density of Uponor ProPEX brass or
EP fittings is 3.33 lbs (1.51 kg) per stud cavity. QAI Design No. P321-1C
Note: See assembly details for more information. 2-hour
Up to 2" PEX
Assembly numbers
QAI Design No. P321-1D
QAI Design No. P321-1A
2-hour
1-hour
Up to 2" PEX
Up to 4" PEX
QAI Design No. P321-1E
QAI Design No. P321-1G
2-hour
2-hour
Up to 2" PEX
Up to 4" PEX
UL Design No. K913
UL Design No. V444
2-hour
1-hour
Up to 2" PEX
Up to 4" PEX
Note: Maximum size is available through QAI. UL Design No. G524
2-hour
Steel/concrete floor/ceiling assemblies
Up to 2" PEX
Steel/concrete floor/ceiling assemblies complying with ASTM
E119 or CAN/ULC-S101 have the following requirements. UL Design No. G573
2-hour
Building elements
Up to 2" PEX
Concrete floor: Minimum slab thickness of 6"
Steel Reinforcement: Various sized Grade 40 or 60 steel bars
located as required by ACI-318
Steel Joists: Minimum nominal depth of 10" spaced maximum
of 6'-0" O.C.
Steel Floor: Minimum 1" depth, 22 gauge uncoated or
galvanized fluted

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Concrete assemblies detail (U.S.)

Concrete floor/ceiling assembly (UL design no. K913/ITS design no. UW/FCA 120-01/-02/QAI design no. P321-1D)
steel-stud wall assembly (UL design no. V444/ITS design no. UW/WA 60-01/QAI design no. P321-1A/P321-1G)

Non-rated wall or non-load bearing fire-rated

wall assembly with Uponor PEX pipe installed
per (ASTM E119) (refer to Table 3-1 for
applicable design no.)

Steel stud

Uponor AquaPEX (white, red, blue) nominal up to

3" pipe; Pre-insulated PEX nominal up to 1" pipe;
Wirsbo hePEX nominal up to 4" pipe; Uponor
AquaPEX Reclaimed Water nominal up to 1" pipe; Mid-story guide
Installed to a max. of 4.85 lbs. per linear ft. of cavity.
Pipe shall be supported on steel or wood cross-bracing
spaced at max. 48" OC.

Firestop listed to ASTM E814

Riser clamp (See riser detail (must be Uponor PEX pipe compatible)
in Chapters 5 and 6)
Slab listed with nominal up to 2" Uponor
PEX pipe only (refer to UL design no. K913)

Figure 3-1: Concrete assemblies detail (U.S.)

Hydronic Piping Design Assistance Manual | Chapter 3 Fire-resistant construction l 21

 Wood-frame assemblies detail (U.S.)

Wood-frame floor/ceiling assembly (UL design no. L557/ITS design no. UW/FCA 60-01/QAI design no. P321-1F)
wood-frame wall assembly (UL design no. U372/ITS design no. UW/WA 60-02/QAI design no. P321-1B/P321-1H)

Riser clamp (see riser detail

Non-rated wall or load-bearing fire-rated wall
assembly with Uponor PEX pipe installed
(ASTM E119) (refer to Table 3-1 for
applicable design no.)
in Chapters 5 and 6)
Metal support clips required up to 2"
Uponor PEX pipe (clip spacing every 32")

Wood stud

Mid-story guide

Up to 2" Uponor PEX pipe (refer to UL design no. L557)

Optional concrete top pour

Firestop listed to ASTM E814 requirements
Subfloor (must be Uponor PEX pipe compatible)

Figure 3-2: Wood-frame assemblies detail (U.S.)

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Concrete assemblies detail (Canada)

Concrete floor/ceiling assembly (UL design no. K913/ITS design no. UW/FCA 120-01/-02/QAI P321-1D)
steel-stud wall assembly (UL design no. V444/ITS design no. UW/WA 60-01/QAI P321-1A/P321-1G)

Non-rated wall or non-load bearing fire-rated

wall assembly with Uponor PEX pipe installed
(refer to Table 3-1 for applicable design no.)
For CAN/ULC-S101 steel-stud rated walls maximum
Uponor PEX pipe weight of 1.3 lbs./ft. and not to
exceed total weight per stud cavity of 3.65 lbs.

Steel stud

Uponor AquaPEX (white, red, blue) nominal up to

3" pipe; Pre-insulated PEX nominal up to 1" pipe;
Wirsbo hePEX (natural) nominal up to 4" pipe; Uponor
AquaPEX Reclaimed Water nominal up to 1" pipe; Mid-story guide
Installed to a max. of 4.85 lbs. per linear ft. of cavity. (Uponor recommended; not required by code)
Pipe shall be supported on steel or wood cross-bracing
spaced at max. 48" OC.

Approved firestop system per CAN/ULC-S115

Riser clamp (See riser detail based on local code requirement
in Chapters 5 and 6)
CAN/ULC-S101 fire-rated concrete assembly
Minimum 6" concrete slab (CAN/ULC-S101
used with Uponor PEX pipe only) (refer to
ITS design nos. UW/FCA 120-01 and 120-02)

Figure 3-3: Concrete assemblies detail (Canada)

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 Wood-frame assemblies detail (Canada)

Wood-frame floor/ceiling assembly (UL design no. L557/ITS design no. UW/FCA 60-01/QAI design no. P321-1F)
wood-frame wall assembly (UL design no. U372/ITS design no. UW/WA 60-02/QAI design no. P321-1B/P321-1H)

Riser clamp (see riser detail

in Chapters 5 and 6)

Non-rated wall assembly or CAN/ULC-S101 Metal support clips required.

fire-rated wall installed with Uponor PEX pipe
(refer to Table 3-1 for applicable design no.) Up to 1" Uponor PEX pipe:
clip spacing every 16"
1" to 2" Uponor PEX pipe:
clip spacing every 24"
Wood stud

Mid-story guide
(Uponor recommended; not required by code)
Up to 2" Uponor PEX pipe
(refer to ITS design no. UW/FCA 60-01)

Optional concrete top pour

Approved firestop system
Subfloor per CAN/ULC-S115

Figure 3-4: Wood-frame assemblies detail (Canada)

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ASTM E814 or
CAN/ULC-S115
Combustible and non-
combustible pipes penetrating
a wall or floor/ceiling fire-
rated assembly must include
a code-compliant means of
passive fire protection. The
function of a passive fire
protection system, such as
fire stopping, is to contain
the fire within the area in
which it started by preventing
the products of combustion
(smoke, hot gasses and
flames) from spreading
throughout the structure.
Effective fire stopping
requires accurate adherence
to a specific combination
of conditions that have
been tested and listed as
a system per ASTM E814,
CAN/ULC-S115 or
ANSI/UL 1479. Listed
fire stop components
include the penetrated
substrates, penetrating
item, penetration hole,
insulating materials, sealants
and installation method.
Deviation from the listed fire
assembly documentation
severely compromises the
effectiveness of the fire
stop system.
Fire assembly documentation
and listings shall be obtained
from the selected fire stop
solution manufacturer. Most
of the fire stop manufacturers
have system selector tools or
navigators on their websites
to easily research and find
a listing that matches the
specified type of construction.
The steps below show an example of how to
research and find a listed fire stop assembly
for PEX pipe.
Fire stopping solutions
There is a wide range of
fire stopping solutions that
have been tested and listed
with PEX pipe; including
intumescent caulks, wrap
strips, pass-through devices,
collars and cast-in-place
sleeves. Some fire stop
manufacturers include, but
are not limited to, 3M, Hilti,
RectorSeal, Passive Fire
Protection Partners, Specified
Technologies Inc., Holdrite
and ProSet Systems.

Step one
Choose a fire stop solution manufacturer and
consult their website or search the UL Online
Certifications Directory for applicable listings.
(See Figure 3-5.)

Step two
Select the desired and specified features
of the through penetration system. Defining
the country of use, assembly type, penetrating
item, fire stopping product and F rating of
the system may help refine search results.
(See Figure 3-6.)

Figure 3-5: UL Online Step three

Certifications Directory
Review the system matches for accuracy and
consider all available options. In regards to
fire listings for pressure pipe applications,
domestic water piping (Division 22, section 22
11 16) and hydronic piping (Division 23, section
23 21 13) may be defined as being closed or
pressure type systems. (See Figure 3-7 on
the following page.)

Figure 3-6: Select appropriate features

Hydronic Piping Design Assistance Manual | Chapter 3 Fire-resistant construction l 25


3M Fire Barrier Sealant CP 25WB+
WL2547 1, 2 3M Fire Barrier Sealant IC 15WB+
3M Fire Barrier Water tight Sealant 3000 WT
Max 2" SDR 9 PEX (closed only). U300, U400, or V400
series gypsum wallboard assemblies. Max. diameter of
opening 112" larger than OD of penetrant. Point contact
UL
to max. 112" annular space. Concentric or eccentric
installations. 1 & 2 hour F rating.
No mineral wool required.

Figure 3-7: Search results

Step four Penetration hole size vent (DWV) and conduit of information stated in the
and shape applications. This can help published listings to ensure
Ensure the selected fire
Fire stop solution availability ease coordination on the compliance during installation.
assembly document matches:
jobsite during the fire
Type of construction (See Figures 3-8, 3-9
stop installation.
and 3-10.)
F rating of assembly
Through penetrant defined Refer to the respective
Note: It may be desirable to
as crosslinked polyethylene firestop manufacturer for
select a fire stop product that
pipe or PEX pipe more information pertaining
can be used for other MEP
to the appropriate application
Range of pipe size system penetrations such
of their products. Be mindful
being installed as drain, waste and

System no. W-L-2547

Through Penetrations

August 04, 2009

F Ratings 1 and 2 Hr (See item 1)
T Ratings 0 and 1-3/4 Hr (See item 1)

System no. W-L-2547

Through Penetrations

August 04, 2009

F Ratings 1 and 2 Hr (See item 1)
T Ratings 0 and 1-3/4 Hr (See item 1)
Non-Metallic Pipes
2000 Series

1. Wall assembly The 1 and 2 hr fire rated gypsum board/stud wall assemblies shall be constructed of the materials and in the manner
specified in the individual U300, U400 or V400 Series Wall and Partition Designs in the UL Fire Resistance Directory and shall include the
following construction features:
A. Studs Wall framing may consist of either wood studs or steel channel studs. Wood studs to consist of nom 2 by 4 in. (51 by 102 mm)
lumber spaced 16 in. (406 mm) OC. Steel studs to be min 3-1/2 in. (89 mm) wide and spaced max 24 in. (610 mm) OC.
B. Gypsum board* Thickness, type, number of layers and fasteners as required in the individual Wall and Partition Design. Diameter of
Non-Metallic Pipes

opening shall be 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) larger than the outside diam of tubing (Items 2).
The hourly F Rating of the firestop system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall assembly in which it is installed. The hourly T
Rating is 0 and 1-3/4 hr for 1 and 2 hr rated assemblies, respectively.
2. Crosslink polyethylene (PEX) tubing Nom 2 in. (51 mm) diam (or smaller) SDR 9 PEX tubing for use in closed (process or supply)
piping system. Tubing installed concentrically or eccentrically within opening. Annular space between tubing and edge of opening to be min
0 in. to max 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Tubing to be rigidly supported on both sides of wall assembly.
3. Fill, void or cavity materials* caulk or sealant Min 5/8 in. (16 mm) thickness of fill material applied within the annulus, flush with
both surfaces of wall assembly. An additional min 1/2 in. (13 mm) bead of fill material applied at the tubing/gypsum board interface at point
contact location on both surfaces of wall assembly.
3M COMPANY
Gypsum

3M FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS CP 25WB+, IC 15WB+ or FB-3000 WT

*Bearing the UL classification mark
Reprinted from the online certifications directory with permission from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Copyright 2010 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
WL

3Fire Protection Products Product

Product
Support
Support
LineLine
3m.com/firestop W-L-2547 1 of 1 1-800-328-1687
1-800-328-1687

Figure 3-8: Fire assembly document Figure 3-9: Assembly drawing

2000 Series

1. Wall assembly The 1 and 2 hr fire rated gypsum board/stud wall assemblies shall be constructed of the materials and in the manner
specified in the individual U300, U400 or V400 Series Wall and Partition Designs in the UL Fire Resistance Directory and shall include the
following construction features:
A. Studs Wall framing may consist of either wood studs or steel channel studs. Wood studs to consist of nom 2 by 4 in. (51 by 102 mm)
1. W
 all Assembly The 1 and 2 hr fire rated gypsum board/stud wall assemblies shallspaced
lumber be constructed of the
16 in. (406 mm) materials
OC. Steel studsand
to beinmin
the3-1/2
manner specified
in. (89 mm) wideinand thespaced
individuals
max 24 U300,
in. (610U400 or V400 Series Wall
mm) OC.
and Partition Designs in the UL Fire Resistance Directory and shall include the following construction features:
B. Gypsum board* Thickness, type, number of layers and fasteners as required in the individual Wall and Partition Design. Diameter of
A. Studs Wall framing may consist of either wood studs or steel channel studs. Wood
opening studs
shall to consist
be 1-1/2 of nom
in. (38 mm) larger2than
by 4thein.outside
(51 bydiam
102ofmm)
tubinglumber spaced 16 in. (406 mm) OC. Steel studs to be min
(Items 2).
3-1/2 in.
The hourly F Rating of the firestop system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the wall assembly in which it is installed. The hourly T
(89 mm) wide and spaced max 24 in. (610 mm) OC. Rating is 0 and 1-3/4 hr for 1 and 2 hr rated assemblies, respectively.
B. G  ypsum Board* Thickness, type, number of layers and fasteners 2. as required
Crosslinkinpolyethylene
the individuals
(PEX)Wall and Nom
tubing Partition Design.
2 in. (51 Diameter
mm) diam of opening
(or smaller) shalltubing
SDR 9 PEX be 1-1/2 in.in(38
for use mm)
closed largerorthan
(process the outside
supply)
diameter of tubing (Items 2). piping system. Tubing installed concentrically or eccentrically within opening. Annular space between tubing and edge of opening to be min
The hourly F Rating of the firestop system is equal to the hourly fire rating0 in. toof
max
the1-1/2
wallin.assembly
(38 mm). Tubing to be rigidly
in which supported
it is install. on hourly
The both sidesTof wall assembly.
Rating is 0 and 1-3/4 hr for 1 and 2 hr rated assemblies,
respectively. 3. Fill, void or cavity materials* caulk or sealant Min 5/8 in. (16 mm) thickness of fill material applied within the annulus, flush with
 rosslink Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Nom 2 in. (51 mm) diameter (orboth
2. C surfaces
smaller) SDR of wall assembly.
9 PEX Anfor
tubing additional min 1/2 in.
use in closed (13 mm)orbead
(process of fill piping
supply) materialsystem.
applied atTubing
the tubing/gypsum board interface at
installed concentrically orpoint
contact location on both surfaces of wall assembly.
eccentrically within opening. Annular space between tubing and edge of opening to be min 0 in. to max 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Tubing to be rigidly supported on both sides of wall assembly.
3M COMPANY
Gypsum

3. F
 ill, Void or Cavity Materials* Caulk or Sealant Min 5/8 in. (16 mm) thickness
3M FIRE ofPROTECTION
fill materials applied
PRODUCTSwithintheCP annulus,
25WB+, ICflush
15WB+withorboth surfaces
FB-3000 WT of wall assembly. An additional min 1/2 in. (13
mm) bead of fill material applied at the tubing/gypsum board interface at point contact location on both surfaces of wall assembly.
*Bearing the UL classification mark
3M COMPANY
3M FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCTS CP25WB+, IC15WB+ OR FB-3000WT Reprinted from the online certifications directory with permission from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Copyright 2010 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
*Bearing the UL Classification Mark

Reprinted from the Online Certifications Directory with permission from Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Copyright 2010 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
WL

Figure 3-10: Assembly criteria

3Fire Protection Products Product

Product
Support
Support
LineLine
3m.com/firestop W-L-2547 1 of 1 1-800-328-1687
1-800-328-1687

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 Manufacturer
Assembly types 3M Hilti

RectorSeal STI
Wall Floor/clg Wall Floor/clg Wall Floor/clg Wall Floor/clg
PHV-120-04 F-C-2039 W-L-2186 F-C-2081 W-L-2342 F-C-2298 F-C-2319 F-C-2032
PHV-120-11 F-C-2240 W-L-2235 F-C-2230 W-L-2262 F-C-8015 W-L-2100 F-C-2252
W-L-2091 F-C-2343 W-L-2466 F-C-2310 W-L-2373 F-C-2329 W-L-2144 F-C-2319
W-L-2146 F-C-2344 W-L-2474 F-C-2334 W-L-2430 F-C-2212 W-L-2241 F-E-2003
W-L-2173 F-C-2391 F-C-8038 W-L-2526 W-L-2242
1-hour
Wood-stud/steel-stud Assemblies

W-L-2448 F-E-2002 F-C-8044 W-L-2121 W-L-2423

W-L-2483 F-E-2012 W-L-2209 W-L-2508
W-L-2543 F-E-2040 W-L-2528 W-L-2548
W-L-2547 PHV-120-04 W-L-2402 W-L-2549
W-L-7193
PHV-120-04 PHV-120-04 W-L-2186 F-C-2081 W-L-2342 W-L-2100
C-AJ-2510 W-L-2235 F-C-2310 W-L-2262 W-L-2144
PHV-120-11 W-L-2466 W-L-2373 W-L-2241
W-L-2090 W-L-2474 W-L-2430 W-L-2242
W-L-2091 W-L-2526 W-L-2423
2-hour
W-L-2146 W-L-2121 W-L-2508
W-L-2448 W-L-2209 W-L-2548
W-L-2483 W-L-2528 W-L-2549
W-L-2543 W-L-2402 W-L-7193
W-L-2547
C-AJ-2510 C-AJ-2510 C-AJ-2170 C-AJ-2170 W-J-2162 C-AJ-2628 W-J-2021 C-AJ-2031
C-AJ-2536 C-AJ-2536 C-AJ-2407 C-AJ-2407 W-J-2122 F-A-2171 W-J-2043 C-AJ-2140
PH-120-10 F-A-2115 C-AJ-2647 C-AJ-2647 W-J-2180 F-A-8033 W-J-2076 C-AJ-2291
Concrete Assemblies

PHV-120-04 PH-120-10 F-B-2040 W-J-2025 C-AJ-2701 W-J-2077 F-A-2186

2-hour PHV-120-11 PHV-120-04 F-B-2041 C-AJ-2628 W-J-2232 F-A-2225
C-AJ-2213 PHV-120-11 F-A-2142 C-AJ-2679 W-J-2233
C-AJ-2378 C-AJ-2076 W-J-2071 C-AJ-2701 W-J-5148
W-J-2231
W-J-2110
C-BJ-2028 C-BJ-2028 C-AJ-2176 C-AJ-2176 C-AJ-2578
3-hour C-BJ-2040 C-BJ-2040 F-A-2203
C-BJ-2041 C-BJ-2041 F-A-2204

Table 3-2: Fire assemblies per manufacturer

Note: This table is not meant to address every compatible fire assembly or firestop manufacturer. It is the end users responsibility
to ensure that the fire assembly documentation being used is approved and current for the specific application. Please refer to the
respective manufacturers website for detailed listing information.

Cast-in-place sleeves
Several manufacturers offer cast-in-place sleeves, which
provide floor/ceiling penetrations in concrete slab applications.
Some manufactures include:
Holdrite HydroFlame ProSet Systems Hilti
Refer to the respective manufacturers website for detailed
product information.

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 ASTM E84
surface burning
characteristics
As defined by the
International Building Code
(IBC), combustible piping may
be installed in areas required
to be of noncombustible
construction, provided the
piping is installed in a wall
or concrete-floor slab or the
pipe has a flame-spread index
(FS) rating of not more than
25 and a smoke-developed
index (SD) rating of not
more than 50 when tested in
accordance with ASTM E84.
Uponor PEX-a piping systems
comprised of Uponor PEX-a
piping, Uponor ProPEX
Rings, Uponor EP fittings,
Uponor LF brass and brass
fittings and Uponor PEX-a
Pipe Support products are
listed for installation in return-
air plenums as tested in
accordance with ASTM E84.
The below listings apply to
Uponor PEX-a piping systems
installed in either horizontal
or vertical orientations in the
field. Refer to Table 3-3 for
installation requirements.
Classified as to surface burning characteristics
ASTM E84
Nominal 2" to 4" size
1 3
3" maximum nominal size
Uponor PEX-a supported
with Uponor PEX-a Pipe
Support
3" maximum nominal
size Uponor PEX-a with
1
2" insulation
Table 3-3: Uponor PEX ASTM E84 requirements
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QAI P321-1 QAI P321-1
" to " Uponor PEX-a Up to and Including 3"
(uninsulated) Uponor PEX-a (insulated)
Adjacent runs of uninsulated Uponor PEX-a piping
" to " Uponor PEX-a manufactured with a maximum
piping in a return-air plenum nominal OD of 3" and encased
must be separated by 18". in a minimum " thick
insulation in accordance
QAI P321-2 with Table 3-5 shall have
Up to and including no limitation on spacing.
3" Uponor PEX-a
supported with Uponor
PEX-a Pipe Support
See Chapter 6 for installation
details. Uponor PEX-a piping
manufactured with a maximum
nominal outside diameter
(OD) of 3" and supported with
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support.
Pipe or fitting sections without
PEX-a Pipe Support must be
covered with a rated insulation
per Table 3-5. There is no
minimum length of PEX-a
Pipe Support segments.
There are also no spacing
limitations between adjacent
runs of this pipe.
Flame spread Smoke developed Limitations
25 or less 50 or less Adjacent pipe runs shall be
located at least 18" apart.
25 or less 50 or less Pipe or fitting sections without
PEX-a Pipe Support must be
covered with a rated insulation
per Table 3-5. There is no
minimum length of PEX-a Pipe
Support segments.
25 or less 50 or less 1
2" minimum thickness
insulation as specified in
Table 3-5.
 United States ASTM E84

Minimum 18"
Clamp

" through "

Uponor PEX pipe

Figure 3-11: QAI P321-1

Guidelines: " through " (uninsulated)
Limitations: Adjacent runs shall be located at least 18" apart.

No limitation Clamp
Minimum " 25/50
rated insulation
" through 3"
Uponor PEX pipe

Figure 3-12: QAI P321-1

Guidelines: " through 3" (insulated)
Limitations: " minimum thickness insulation as specified in Table 3-3

No limitation Clamp

" through 3"

Uponor PEX pipe

Uponor PEX-a
Pipe Support

Figure 3-13: QAI P321-2

Guidelines: " through 3" (PEX-a Pipe Support)
Pipe or fitting sections without PEX-a Pipe Support must be covered with a rated insulation per Table 3-5.
There is no minimum length of PEX-a Pipe Support segments.

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 CAN/ULC-S102.2
surface burning
characteristics
As defined by the
National Building Code of
Canada (NBCC), combustible
piping may be installed
in areas required to be of
noncombustible construction,
provided the piping is installed
in a wall or concrete-floor
slab or the pipe has a flame-
spread index (FS) rating of
not more than 25 and a
smoke-developed index (SD)
rating of not more than 50
when tested in accordance
with CAN/ULC-S102.2.
Uponor PEX-a piping systems
comprised of Uponor PEX-a
piping, Uponor ProPEX
Rings, Uponor EP fittings,
Uponor LF brass and brass
fittings and Uponor PEX-a
Pipe Support products are
listed for installation in
return-air plenums as
tested in accordance
with CAN/ULC-S102.2.
Classified as to surface burning characteristics
CAN/ULC S102.2
2" nominal size
1
4" and 1" nominal sizes
3
2" maximum nominal size
(water-filled)
3" maximum nominal size
Uponor
PEX-a with 12" insulation
Table 3-4: Uponor PEX CAN/ULC-S102.2 requirements
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The below listings apply to QAI P321-1
Uponor PEX-a Piping Systems
Up to and including
installed in either horizontal
3" Uponor PEX-a (insulated)
or vertical orientations in the
field. Refer to Table 3-4 for Uponor PEX-a piping
installation requirements. manufactured with a maximum
nominal OD of 3" and encased
QAI P321-1 in " insulation in accordance
with Table 3-4 shall have no
" Uponor PEX-a
limitation on spacing.
(uninsulated)
Adjacent runs of un-insulated QAI P321-3
" Uponor PEX-a piping
Up to and including
in a return-air plenum have
2" Uponor PEX-a
no spacing limitations.
(water-filled, uninsulated)
" and 1" Uponor PEX-a Adjacent runs of water-filled,
(uninsulated) uninsulated piping in a
return-air plenum have a
Adjacent runs of uninsulated
no spacing limitations.
3
4" and 1" Uponor PEX-a
piping must be separated
by 18".
Smoke
Flame spread Limitations
developed
25 or less 50 or less No spacing limitations.
25 or less 50 or less Adjacent pipe runs shall be
located at least 18" apart.
25 or less 50 or less No spacing limitations.
25 or less 50 or less 1
2" minimum thickness
insulation as
specified in Table 3-5.
 Canada CAN/ULC-S102.2

No limitation
Clamp
" Uponor PEX
pipe (uninsulated)

Figure 3-14: QAI P321-1

Guidelines: " (uninsulated)
Limitations: No spacing limitations.

Minimum 18"
Clamp
" and 1"
Uponor PEX pipe
(uninsulated)

Figure 3-15: QAI P321-1

Guidelines: 34" and 1" (uninsulated)
Limitations: Adjacent pipe runs shall be located at least 18" apart.

No limitation
Clamp
" through 2"
Uponor PEX pipe
(water-filled,
uninsulated)

Figure 3-16: QAI P321-3

Guidelines: " through 2" (water-filled)
Limitations: No spacing limitations

Hydronic Piping Design Assistance Manual | Chapter 3 Fire-resistant construction l 31

 Canada CAN/ULC-S102.2

Clamp
No limitation
Minimum " 25/50
rated insulation
" through 3"
Uponor PEX pipe
(insulated)

Figure 3-17: QAI P321-1

Guidelines: " through 3" (insulated)
Limitations: " minimum thickness insulation as specified in Table 3-5

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Underwriters laboratories
(UL) 2846
Until recently, piping materials
were to be tested under the
ASTM E84 method, which
was originally developed to
test building construction
components. The UL 2846
test method was developed
specifically for plastic piping
materials to test flame and
smoke development.
Uponor PEX piping (up to 4") Installation Criteria
carries the UL 2846 Standard
Piping must be covered with
for Fire Test of Plastic Water
a minimum " thick, UL-
Distribution Plumbing Pipe
classified pipe and equipment
for Visible Flame and Smoke
covering material as described
Characteristics.
on the marking.
Approved Uponor PEX
pipes include:
Uponor AquaPEX (up to 3")
Wirsbo hePEX (up to 4")

Specifications for pipe insulations in ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC-S102.2 applications

ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC-S102.2 Density of

Products (minimum thickness)
Flame spread Smoke developed insulation

2" Manson Alley-K Fiberglass Pipe Insulation

1
25 or less 50 or less 4.0 pcf
2" Armaflex Composite Pipe Insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.0 pcf
2" Johns Manville Micro-Lok Fiberglass Pipe Insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.3 pcf
2" Johns Manville Micro-Lok HP
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.5 pcf
2" Owens Corning VaporWick Pipe Insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.0 pcf
2" Owens Corning Fiberglass Pipe Insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.5 pcf
2" Knauf Earthwool Redi-Klad Pipe Insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.8 pcf
2" GLT Pipe and Tank Insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.5 pcf
2" Nomalock Pipe Insulation*
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.0 pcf

Table 3-5: Specifications for pipe insulations in ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC-S102.2 applications

*Check the rated grade of Nomalock insulations for plenum use.

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Chapter 4
Pipe sizing
Sizing an Uponor PEX
hydronic piping system
Wirsbo hePEX pipe is
manufactured to have an
outside diameter (OD) equal
to copper tube size (CTS)
dimensions and a wall
thickness with a standard
dimension ratio (SDR) of
9 (i.e., wall thickness is
one-ninth the pipe OD).
Due to the thickness of PEX,
which provides superior
noise insulation and durability
characteristics, the inside
diameter (ID) of Wirsbo
hePEX is slightly smaller than
that of copper pipe. However,
Wirsbo hePEX is three times
smoother than new copper
pipe. This smoothness means
systems may be designed
at higher velocities, thus
reducing the difference in flow
and friction loss characteristics
between PEX-a and copper
(resulting from PEX-as
smaller ID).
Standard dimension
ratio (SDR)
Standard dimension ratio
(SDR) is a term used to
describe the size of PEX
piping it is the conceptual
equivalent of a pipe schedule.
Dimension ratio (DR) is the
average outside diameter
(OD) of PEX piping divided by
its minimum wall thickness.
ISO Equation 2S/P = R - 1
Where
S = HDS, P = psi, R = SDR
s
SDR = D/s
D = Outside
D
ASTM F876 temperature and pressure
ratings for SDR9 PEX
Hydrostatic Pressure
design rating for
stress (psi) water (psi)
73.4 630
180 400
200 315
Table 4-1: ASTM F876 temperature and
pressure ratings for SDR9 PEX
Temperature and
pressure ratings
The Plastics Pipe Institute
(PPI) determines the
temperature and pressure
ratings for PEX piping as
required by the ASTM F876
standard. The minimum burst
pressure per ASTM F876 is
480 psi at 73.4F (23C) for
" PEX and 475 psi at 73.4F
(23C) for " and larger PEX.
Note that Uponor PEX can
withstand burst pressures up
to 770 psi at 73F (22.7C),
290 psi at 180F (82.2C)
Minimum and maximum design velocity
Minimum Maximum
Pressure Main 1.5 fps 8 fps
rating for
water (psi) Riser 1.5 fps 8 fps
160 Long branch 1.5 fps 8 fps
100 Short branch
1.0 fps 8 fps
(< 50 ft.)
80
Table 4-2: Minimum and maximum
design velocity
and 240 psi at 200F (93.3C) (HDS). The HDS is then run
without failure, so designers through an ISO equation (ISO
can feel comfortable designing R-161-1690) to determine the
Uponor PEX up to its temperature and pressure
maximum temperature and limits of the pipe.
pressure limits.
While Wirsbo hePEX can
To start the evaluation, pipes handle velocities up to
of all sizes are empirically 10 feet per second (fps)
tested to ASTM D2837 to (which is typical for Uponor
determine the hydrostatic AquaPEX pipe in Uponor
design basis (HDB); this plumbing systems), best
test method is used for all practices for designing
polyethylene-based piping. hydronic systems typically
That data is then multiplied by keep the velocities below 8 fps
0.5 design factor to determine due to head-loss constraints
the hydrostatic design stress from pumping requirements.
Hydronic Piping Design Assistance Manual | Chapter 4 Pipe sizing l 35
Online pipe sizing calculator
Uponor offers an online hydronic pipe sizing calculator that is capable of generating flow tables for hydronic piping systems based
on user-specified inputs. This calculator allows the user to quickly create tables that accurately assist in hydronic system design.
The calculator also contains sections for sizing radiant heating and cooling systems and plumbing systems. This feature allows the
user to enter basic fluid information to generate flow tables using common design methodology. The calculator will create flow tables
with maximum and minimum flow rates based on friction loss per 100 ft. of pipe as well as the specified velocity inputs for various
piping materials. Access the Uponor online pipe sizing calculator at uponorpro.com/calculator.

Figure 4-1: Uponor pipe sizing calculator example

Enter the information into the calculator and it will output a table for each water temperature with a gallons-per- minute (gpm) range
for each pipe size. Figure 4-2 shows the water size table created for Water Temp. 1.

Figure 4-2: Water size table for Water Temp. 1

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The calculator also determines the head loss created in a distribution line, including pipe and fittings. Piping is calculated using the
Darcy-Weisbach equation and fittings are calculated using their respective Cv values.

Figure 4-3: Head loss calculations

Friction loss with The following shows a 1

[ ]
E/D 2.51
Uponor PEX piping Darcy-Weisbach equation
= -2. log +
3.7 Re
There are two commonly
accepted methods to calculate
l V2 Where,
h =
head loss or friction loss in D 2g = dimensionless friction
hydronic piping systems. The factor
Where,
first method, which is preferred
and will be discussed in h = head loss due to D = internal pipe diameter (ft)
this manual, is the Darcy- friction (ft) E = internal roughness (ft)
Weisbach methodology. The
= dimensionless
second method is the Hazen- The roughness of Uponor
friction factor
Williams methodology. PEX-a pipe is 1.58 10-6 ft.
l = length of pipe (ft)
pVD
Darcy-Weisbach method Re = Reynolds Number =
D = internal pipe diameter (ft)
The Darcy-Weisbach equation
is a phenomenological V = average velocity (ft/sec) Where,
equation, which is directly g=a  cceleration due D = internal pipe diameter (ft)
related to empirical test data. to gravity ft lb
This method relates friction in ( 2 ) p = fluid density ( )
sec ft3
piping to the roughness of the All the parameters in the V = average velocity (ft/sec)
pipe, fluid velocity, fluid density equation are functions of lb sec
(water temperature) and fluid = dynamic viscosity ( )
system design and layout ft2
viscosity without leveraging except for the dimensionless
correction factors. This is friction factor, . The friction
the same for systems using factor is derived using the
different concentrations of Colebrook formula which
fluids (e.g., propylene glycol). represents implicitly.

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Since the Colebrook formula is an implicit formula, many approximations have been derived to explicitly represent the friction factor.
Using the Manadilli approximation yields a very small error with respect to the Colebrook equation. In fact, the maximum error is up
to 2.06 percent. The Manadilli approximation shown below is used for all Uponor pipe head loss calculations.

= [ -2log (
1
E + 95
3.7D Re0.983
96.82
Re )]
1
2

The friction factor can also be found by using a standard Moody Diagram. The Moody Diagram is a function of the Reynolds number
and the ratio between pipe roughness and internal diameter. Below is a Moody Diagram created for PEX pipe.

Moody Diagram for ASTM PEX by Pipe Size Manadilli Approximation

Reynolds Number - Re
1E+03 1E+04 1E+05 1E+06 1E+07 1E+08
0.2
"
16"
5

"

"
Friction Factor - f

"
0.01 "

1"

1"

1"

2"

2"
0.001

Figure 4-4: Moody diagram for ASTM PEX by pipe size

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After finding the friction factor, incorporate it into the Darcy-Weisbach equation to calculate head loss in the pipe. This calculation
method yields less than 1 percent error when compared to NSF empirical test data. The following graph shows the correlation
between Uponor PEX friction loss using the Darcy-Weisbach method versus the NSF test data.

Pressure differential
10
9
8
Pressure differential - ft

7
6
5
NSF Test P (ft)
4
Calculated P (ft)
3
2
1
0
0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00
Pipe size - nominal

Figure 4-5: Friction loss comparing Darcy-Weisbach vs. NSF test data

When using fluids other than formulas for density and water for pump sizing and multiplied by the result from
water, it is important to note viscosity are for that mixture system analysis, it is important the Darcy-Weisbach equation
that the outcome from the of water and glycol, then the to convert the results back to get a value for head loss
Darcy-Weisbach equation will output in feet of head will be to 100 percent water. This represented in a 100 percent
be feet of head with respect a column of water with 30 can be done by taking the water column. See the
to the fluid analyzed. For percent propylene glycol. density of the fluid analyzed example below:
example, if the system has and dividing it by the density
30 percent propylene glycol Since head loss for designing of 100 percent water. This
and the values used in the is needed as 100 percent will yield a value that can be

Example 1
Assume a fan coil unit requires a supply water temperature of 160F (71.1C) at a flow rate of 4.0 gpm. The design specifies
1" PEX. The system will also contain a mixture of 30 percent propylene glycol for freeze protection. Determine the pipe head
loss for a 100-ft. run of piping.
To calculate the Reynolds number, first determine the velocity.
D = 0.862 in
V = 0.4084 2 GPM = 0.4084 4.0 GPM = 2.2ft/sec
D 0.862in2

Now that the velocity is known, find the Reynolds number.

= 5.50 x 10-4 lb sec
ft2
p = 62.43 lb3
ft
D = 0.072ft
lb
62.43 ft3 2.2 ft/sec 0.072 ft
pVD _______________________________________________
Re = ________ = 17,980
-4
5.50 x 10 lb sec =
ft2
With the Reynolds number known, determine the friction factor .
E = 1.58 x 10-6 ft

[ ] [ ]
1 1 2 1 1 2 = 0.0266
= =
E
( 95
-2log +
3.7D Re0.983
96.82
Re ) -2log ( 1.58 x 10-6 ft

3.70.072 ft
95
+
96.82

17,9800.983 17,980 )
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Find the pipe head loss using the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Remember, the result of this calculation will be
represented as a column of water containing 30 percent propylene glycol.

g = 32.2 ft
sec2

D
l V2 = 0.0266
h =
2g ( 100ft
----------
0.072ft )(

(2.2ft/sec)2
-------------------------
2 32.2 ft
sec2
) = 2.78ft

To convert the value above to a 100 percent column of water, complete the following calculation.

Pglycol = 62.43 lb
ft3
Pwater = 60.99 lb
ft3
lb
Pglycol 62.42 3
ft
h100% water = h = 2.78 ft = 2.85 ft
Pwater lb
60.99
ft3

The resulting head loss for the given example is 2.85 feet of head for the 100-ft. run of 1" PEX piping.

Hazen-Williams method
The Hazen-Williams method However, correlation with Since its development,
is another method for test data is much more additional temperature
sizing PEX. However, it is limited. This formulation set correction and fluid correction
not preferred by Uponor was derived for fire sprinkler factors have been established.
(especially for heating and design and large water supply However, results can show
cooling system sizing). Like networks with 3" and larger significant error when
the Darcy-Weisbach formula, piping. It is also strictly for 100 compared to test data.
this formulation is also based percent water and does not
on empirical relationships with account for temperature and
water flowing through pipes. fluid viscosity.

The following equation shows the Hazen-Williams method.

h = 0.2083 100(

C ) 1.852 q1.852

D4.8655

Where,
ftwater
h = head loss due to friction per 100 ft
100 ftpipe ( )
C = Hazen-Williams roughness constant
The Hazen-Williams roughness constant for Uponor PEX-a is 163.
q = volumetric flow rate (gpm)
D = internal pipe diameter (in)

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Comparing Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen-Williams
NSF performed testing to calculate the friction loss of Uponor PEX-a pipe and Uponor ProPEX fittings. The testing allowed
Uponor to analyze empirical test data and compare it with the Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen-Williams methods.

The following graph illustrates the comparison.

Percent error from test data

30% Darcy-Weisbach % difference from test
25%
Darcy-Weisbach average error from test
20%
15% Hazen-Williams % difference from test
10% Hazen-Williams average error from test
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Pipe size - nominal

Figure 4-6: Darcy-Weisbach and Hazen-Williams comparison

The Y axis represents the percent error from the test data; the X axis represents nominal pipe size. The graph shows
the average error when using the Darcy-Weisbach method is less than 1 percent when compared to the test data.
The Hazen-Williams method, however, yields an 18 percent average error compared to the test data.

Note: The test was performed with 70F (21.1C), 100 percent water.

Friction loss of fittings
There are two commonly
accepted methods when
analyzing pressure loss or
head loss of fittings. The
first and preferred method
uses Cv values to precisely
calculate fitting losses. The Cv
value represents how many
gallons per minute (gpm) can
flow through a fitting at 1 psi
pressure drop.
For example, a fitting with a Cv
of 5.0 would flow 5.0 gpm at a
1 psi pressure drop across the
fitting. Since Cv is a function
of flow rate versus pressure
drop, it yields an accurate
representation of fitting
friction loss.
The second method uses
equivalent lengths. Uponor
has created charts for both
equivalent length and Cv.
The equivalent lengths
were developed using a
flow velocity of 8 fps which
yields higher-than-actual
fitting losses since it is rare
to see velocities this high in a
hydronic piping system.

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The Cv method for calculating friction loss
Cv is a function of flow rate versus pressure drop across the fitting. It also accounts for the density of the fluid.
Refer to the following friction loss calculation using the Cv method.

( )( )
2
P = P
F
Pw Cv
Where,
P = pressure drop across the fitting (psi)

P = fluid density ( ) lb

ft3

lb
Pw = density of water at 60F
ft3 ( )
The density of water at 60F (15.6C) is 62.38 pounds per cubic foot.
F = volumetric flow rate through the fitting (gpm)
Cv = known Cv rating of the fitting
This calculation yields a value in pounds per square inch which, for hydronic sizing,
needs to be converted to feet of head as 100 percent water.
The conversion to feet of water is shown below.
P
h = 144in
2
3

1ft P
Where,
h = head loss due to friction across the fitting (ft)

( )
P = fluid denisty lb
ft3
P = pressure drop across the fitting (psi)
This value can be cumulatively added to the values from the other fittings in
the distribution line to calculate the total loss for the fittings in the system.
Example 2
For a given elbow with a Cv of 6.7 and a flow rate of 3.5 gpm at a water temperature
of 160F (71.1C), what is the friction loss of the fitting (in feet)?
Assuming the fluid is 100 percent water, here is the calculation.

P = 60.99 lb3
ft
F = 3.5 gpm
Cv = 6.7

( )( ) ( )( )
2 lb
60.99 2
P F ft 3 3.5 gpm = 0.267 psi
P = =
Pw Cw lb
62.38 6.7
ft3
Note: To make the units work in the Cv formula, it must be assumed the Cv has the units of gpm and the result multiplied by 1 psi.
With the pressure differential known, the value found can be converted to head loss in feet as seen below.

144in2 P 144in2 0.267 psi

h = = = 0.63 ft
1ft P
2 lb
1ft2 60.99
ft3

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The Uponor hydronic piping
design process
The Uponor Design Services
team can be a great asset
when it comes to designing a
PEX-based hydronic piping
system. When designers begin
a new PEX-based hydronic
piping system design, they
first calculate the system flow
and head loss requirements
of the original specified piping
material (copper, CPVC, steel
or polypropylene).
Once the system head loss Uponor designs typically offer Figure 4-7 highlights the
and flow rates are known, the pipe-for-pipe sizing compared path of most resistance. The
designer identifies the path to copper for the majority maximum head loss in the
of most resistance and uses of the system and, in many heating lines is 24.2 ft. and the
that as a boundary condition cases, can reduce pipe sizing system requires 20.6 gpm.
to convert the system into a on branches without affecting
PEX design. This reduces pumping requirements. This
the amount of piping upsized design process normalizes the
with PEX and optimizes the differential pressures across
remaining branches and the system and reduces cost
mains. This design strategy (pipe, fittings, insulation,
has many advantages. hangers and labor).

3/4"
1.40 [gpm]
0.9 [ft/s]
3/4"
3/4" 2.80 [gpm]
1.40 [gpm] 1.9 [ft/s]
0.9 [ft/s]
1" 1" 1"
4.80 [gpm] 7.60 [gpm] 3.40 [gpm]
1.9 [ft/s] 1.3 [ft/s]
1" 3.0 [ft/s]
1 1/2"
8.60 [gpm]
9.60 [gpm]
3.3 [ft/s]
1.7 [ft/s] 1"
4.00 [gpm]
1.6 [ft/s]
1"
5.50 [gpm]
2.1 [ft/s]
1 1/2"
15.10 [gpm]
2.7 [ft/s]

2" 1"
16.10 [gpm] 6.10 [gpm]
1.7 [ft/s] 2.4 [ft/s]

1" 2"
1"
3.90 [gpm] 17.10 [gpm]
1.8 [ft/s] 6.70 [gpm]
1.5 [ft/s]
2.6 [ft/s]
3/4"
1.90 [gpm]
1 1/4"
1.3 [ft/s]
8.60 [gpm]
2.2 [ft/s]
2"
21.00 [gpm]
2.2 [ft/s]
3/4" 2" 1 1/4"
1.40 [gpm] 22.00 [gpm] 9.20 [gpm]
0.9 [ft/s] 3/4" 1 1/4" 2.3 [ft/s] 2.3 [ft/s]
3/4" 1.40 [gpm] 8.90 [gpm] 2"
2.80 [gpm] 0.9 [ft/s] 2.3 [ft/s]
1" 23.00 [gpm]
1.9 [ft/s] 1" 2"
6.60 [gpm] 1 1/4" 2.4 [ft/s]
1" 4.10 [gpm] 27.60 [gpm]
3.40 [gpm] 1.6 [ft/s] 1" 2.6 [ft/s] 7.80 [gpm] 2.9 [ft/s]
1.3 [ft/s] 6.00 [gpm] 2.0 [ft/s]
1" 1" 1 1/4"
1" 2.3 [ft/s] 1 1/2"
5.40 [gpm] 7.20 [gpm] 11.70 [gpm] 2"
6.60 [gpm] 15.70 [gpm]
2.1 [ft/s] 2.8 [ft/s] 3.0 [ft/s] 20.60 [gpm]
2.8 [ft/s]
HW GPM = 20.60
2.6 [ft/s]
2.1 [ft/s]

1 1/2"
HW FT.HD = 24.214
3/4" 14.70 [gpm]
1 1/2"
18.90 [gpm] 2 1/2" CW GPM = 46.50
1 1/2" 2.7 [ft/s]
CW FT.HD =16.256
1.00 [gpm] 1 1/2" 3.4 [ft/s] 46.50 [gpm]
0.7 [ft/s] 1 1/4" 12.70 [gpm] 13.70 [gpm]
3/4" 3.1 [ft/s]
11.70 [gpm] 2.3 [ft/s] 2.5 [ft/s]
3/4" 1.10 [gpm]
3.0 [ft/s] 3/4"
0.60 [gpm] 0.7 [ft/s]
3.20 [gpm]
0.4 [ft/s]
2.1 [ft/s]

Figure 4-7: Original piping system traced and hydraulic parameters identified
Once the system head loss and flow rates are known, the path of most resistance is identified and used as a boundary
condition to convert the system into a PEX
1 AREA B
design.
M201
1/8" = 1'-0"

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 3/4"
1.40 [gpm]
1.3 [ft/s]

3/4"
3/4" 2.80 [gpm]
1.40 [gpm] 2.5 [ft/s]
1.3 [ft/s]
1-1/4" 1-1/4"
4.80 [gpm] 3.40 [gpm]
1-1/4"
1.8 [ft/s] 1.3 [ft/s]
7.60 [gpm]
2.8 [ft/s]
1-1/4"
8.60 [gpm]

DISCLAIMER
1-1/4"
3.2 [ft/s]
4.00 [gpm]
1.5 [ft/s]
2" 1-1/4"
9.60 [gpm] 5.50 [gpm]
1.5 [ft/s] 2.0 [ft/s]

2"
15.10 [gpm]
2.3 [ft/s]
1-1/4"
2-1/2" 6.10 [gpm]
16.10 [gpm] 2.2 [ft/s]
1.6 [ft/s]

1" 2-1/2"
3.90 [gpm] 17.10 [gpm]
1.7 [ft/s] 1-1/4"
2.1 [ft/s]
6.70 [gpm]
3/4" 2.5 [ft/s]
1.90 [gpm]
1.7 [ft/s] 2"
8.60 [gpm]
1.3 [ft/s]
2-1/2"
21.00 [gpm]
2.1 [ft/s]
2-1/2"
3/4"
22.00 [gpm]
1.40 [gpm] 2"
2.2 [ft/s]
1.3 [ft/s] 9.20 [gpm]
3/4" 2-1/2"
3/4" 1.4 [ft/s]
1.40 [gpm] 23.00 [gpm]
2.80 [gpm] 1.3 [ft/s]
2.5 [ft/s] 1-1/4" 2.3 [ft/s] 2"
1" 2"
5.40 [gpm] 2-1/2" 9.80 [gpm]
4.10 [gpm] 1-1/4" 7.80 [gpm]
2.0 [ft/s] 27.60 [gpm] 1.5 [ft/s]
2.3 [ft/s] 6.60 [gpm] 1.2 [ft/s]
1-1/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/4" 2.8 [ft/s]
2.4 [ft/s] 2"
6.60 [gpm] 6.00 [gpm] 7.20 [gpm] 2-1/2"
11.70 [gpm]
2.4 [ft/s] 2.2 [ft/s] 2.7 [ft/s] 20.60 [gpm]
1.8 [ft/s]
2.1 [ft/s] HW GPM = 20.60
HW FT.HD = 23.609
2" 3-1/2" CW GPM = 46.50
2" 12.70 [gpm] 46.50 [gpm]
11.70 [gpm] 2.0 [ft/s] 2" 2"
2.5 [ft/s] CW FT.HD = 16.294
1.8 [ft/s] 13.70 [gpm] 14.70 [gpm]
2.1 [ft/s] 2.3 [ft/s]
2"
15.70 [gpm]
2.4 [ft/s]

Figure 4-8: Piping system converted to PEX while upholding hydraulic parameters
Now that the piping system is laid out in PEX, much of the piping can be downsized until it starts to impact the hydraulic
parameters. This reduces the amount of piping upsized with PEX and optimizes the remaining branches and mains.
AREA B
M
1
M201
1/8" = 1'-0"

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 FC-B
FC-B
FC-A
FC-A

3/4" FC-A
1.40 [gpm] 3/4"
1.3 [ft/s] 1" 3.40 [gpm]
1" 8.60 [gpm] 3.1 [ft/s]
4.80 [gpm] 4.7 [ft/s]
2.6 [ft/s] 1-1/2"
9.60 [gpm]
FC-A
2.5 [ft/s]
1"
4.00 [gpm]
2.2 [ft/s]
1" FC-10 1"
5.50 [gpm] 5.50 [gpm]
3.0 [ft/s] 3.0 [ft/s]
1-1/2"
15.10 [gpm] FC-A
4.0 [ft/s]
1"
2" 6.10 [gpm]
16.10 [gpm] 3.4 [ft/s]
2.5 [ft/s]

2" FC-A
17.10 [gpm]
1"
2.6 [ft/s]
6.70 [gpm]
2" 3.7 [ft/s]
21.00 [gpm]
3.2 [ft/s] 1-1/4"
8.60 [gpm]
3.2 [ft/s]

3/4"
2.80 [gpm] FC-9 FC-A
2.5 [ft/s] 1-1/2"
2"
3/4" 9.20 [gpm]
22.00 [gpm]
1.40 [gpm] 2.4 [ft/s]
1" 3.4 [ft/s]
1.3 [ft/s] 1" 7.20 [gpm]
FC-A 3/4" 4.00 [gpm] 1" 1-1/2"
1" 4.0 [ft/s]
2.80 [gpm] 2.2 [ft/s] 1" 6.60 [gpm] FC-A 11.70 [gpm]
6.00 [gpm] 1-1/4" 3.1 [ft/s]
FC-B 2.5 [ft/s] 5.40 [gpm] 3.6 [ft/s]
3.3 [ft/s] 8.90 [gpm] FC-7
3/4" 3.0 [ft/s] 2"
FC-6 1-1/2" 1-1/4" 3.3 [ft/s]
3.40 [gpm] 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 27.60 [gpm]
13.70 [gpm] 7.80 [gpm]
3.1 [ft/s] 11.70 [gpm] 12.70 [gpm] 4.2 [ft/s]
3.6 [ft/s] 2"
3.4 [ft/s] 2.9 [ft/s]
4.3 [ft/s] 20.60 [gpm]

FC-B
3.2 [ft/s]
HW GPM = 20.60
FC-A
FC-A HW FT.HD = 27.599
FC-A FC-A FC-A
3/4" 1"
1-1/4"
7.60 [gpm]
FC-A
1-1/2"
1-1/2" 2"
46.50 [gpm]
CW GPM = 46.50
18.90 [gpm]
2.80 [gpm]
2.5 [ft/s]
FC-A 6.60 [gpm]
3.6 [ft/s]
2.8 [ft/s] 1-1/2"
14.70 [gpm]
15.70 [gpm] 5.0 [ft/s] 7.2 [ft/s] CW FT.HD = 18.731
4.2 [ft/s]
3.9 [ft/s]

FC-B

Figure 4-9: Piping system now optimized using Uponor PEX

Note: In this example, 114 linear feet was downsized and 40 linear feet was upsized compared to the original
copper system. There was a slight increase in head pressure in both the chilledUNLESS
water and heating hotNOTED
OTHERWISE water toUNIT CONNECTIONS ARE 3/4"
1
keep the system entirely PEX. In cases like AREA
this, Bwith the designer to ensure any changes in hydraulic
we work
M201
performance are approved. 1/8" = 1'-0"

Uponor designs come complete with sized drawings, critical paths identified and a comprehensive bill of materials
and are a free service for all commercial projects. For more information about an Uponor hydronic piping design,
please contact Uponor Design Services at design.services@uponor.com (U.S.), design.ca@uponor.com (Canada)
or visit uponorengineering.com.

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Chapter 5
System design

This section profiles hydronic Uponor PEX vs. copper heat loss comparison Btu/(hrft)
piping design for commercial
Delta T (F) 80 100
buildings, generally referred to
as fire-resistant construction Insulation thickness
0" 2"
1
1" 112" 0" 2"
1
1" 112"
buildings, where both (K=0.24)
mechanical and building Uponor PEX 21.78 8.87 6.51 5.47 27.22 11.09 8.13 6.84
codes apply.
1
2"
Type L Copper 23.03 8.95 6.53 5.48 28.79 11.18 8.16 6.85

Uponor PEX 29.92 10.94 7.78 6.43 37.40 13.67 9.73 8.03
The Uponor advantage 3
4"
Type L Copper 32.25 11.07 7.83 6.45 40.31 13.84 9.78 8.06
Designing a buildings
Uponor PEX
Nominal pipe sizes

hydronic piping system with 37.69 12.93 8.99 7.33 47.11 16.17 11.24 9.16
1"
Uponor PEX piping and Type L Copper 41.46 13.15 9.06 7.36 51.82 16.44 11.33 9.20
ProPEX fittings delivers a Uponor PEX 45.16 14.88 10.17 8.19 56.45 18.60 12.71 10.24
system with many advantages: 114"
Type L Copper 50.67 15.20 10.27 8.24 63.34 19.00 12.84 10.30
reliability, enhanced system
Uponor PEX 52.30 16.79 11.31 9.03 65.38 20.99 14.14 11.28
performance, longevity, 112"
cost effectiveness and Type L Copper 59.89 17.23 11.45 9.10 74.86 21.53 14.32 11.37

code compliance. Uponor PEX 65.85 20.54 13.55 10.65 82.31 25.67 16.94 13.32
2"
Type L Copper 78.31 21.25 13.78 10.77 97.89 26.57 17.23 13.46
Additional qualities such
Uponor PEX 90.14 27.76 17.86 13.77 112.68 34.70 22.33 17.22
as a resistance to freeze 3"
Type L Copper 115.16 29.24 18.35 14.01 143.95 36.55 22.93 17.51
damage, heat-kink
reparability, stable material 1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASPE/ASHRAE).
costs, superior thermal and 2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F/71.1C (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).
acoustical properties and 3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).
a 25-year limited warranty 4. T
 his heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrft2F) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
give designers additional This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F/37.8C mean temperature.
confidence in choosing Table 5-1: Uponor PEX vs. copper heat loss comparison
Uponor PEX.

Thermal conductivity
Uponor PEX pipe has a very
low coefficient of thermal
conductivity, 2.628 Btuin/
(hrftF); whereas copper
has a coefficient of thermal
conductivity between 2,080
and 2,773 Btuin/(hrftF)
depending where the data
is extracted.
Therefore, Uponor PEX pipe
does not sweat like copper.
Uponor PEX has superior
insulating qualities when
compared to copper in the
same application. Even
though the difference in
R-value is relatively small, the
higher R-value with Uponor
PEX pipe will always result in
less heat loss when compared Insulation also provides Ambient air temperature
to the same nominal-size protection from condensation Relative humidity (rh)
copper pipe. on pipes and fittings.
Water vapor pressure
Condensation is the
See Table 5-1 for a heat loss conversion of a vapor (or gas) Surface temperature of
comparison for Uponor PEX to a liquid. object(s) within a space
and copper. When the ambient air
Dew point is the point at temperature or objects are
Dew point and condensation which water vapor changes at or below dew point, the
Uponor recommends to liquid (which is what water vapor condenses on the
insulating all hydronic supply causes condensation on surfaces because the air near
and return pipes (heating/ surfaces). There are multiple the surface cannot hold any
chilled) to meet code factors that can influence more water.
requirements, conserve condensation on surfaces.
energy and maintain desired
fluid temperature. Uponor The key environment
also recommends insulating conditions that can help
any piping installed in an determine potential
unconditioned space or condensation include
poorly ventilated areas with the following factors.
excessive moisture content.

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Insulating piping
Some local codes require
insulation of chilled-water
piping due to condensation
that can occur on the outside
of the piping. This is a
requirement for any piping
material, including copper,
CPVC, PEX, steel and
polypropylene.
PEX piping has a very
low coefficient of thermal
water would have a 69.5F
(20.83C) insulation surface
temperature given an 80F
(26.6C) ambient temperature.
Assuming a relative humidity
of 60 percent at an 80F
(26.6C) ambient temperature,
the dew point temperature
would be 65F (18.3C). Since
the dew point temperature is
4.5F (2.5C) lower than the
surface temperature, there is
no concern for condensation
on the piping system.
If the surface temperature
is lower than or equal to
the dew point temperature,
a higher level of insulation
is necessary. If the surface
temperature is 1 to 2 degrees
higher than the dew point
temperature of the piping
system, a higher level of
insulation is recommended.
Copper
temp. (F)
International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC)
All piping serving as part of a
heating or chilled-water system
shall be thermally insulated
in accordance with Table
C403.2.8 of the 2012 IECC
or local/state codes where
applicable. See Table 5-3.
Types of insulation
Uponor PEX pipe conforms
to ASTM F876, and has a
standard dimension ratio
(SDR) of 9 and a copper tube
size (CTS) controlled outside
diameter. This allows the
use of most CTS insulation
products. For fitting insulation
kits, standard CTS fiberglass
tee and elbow kits will work
with Uponor ProPEX fittings.
Pre-insulated
Uponor PEX Pipe
Wirsbo hePEX and Uponor
AquaPEX are available
PEX PEX
pre-insulated with insulation
thicknesses of ", 1", 1"
and 2". The pre-insulated
pipes are approved for direct
burial, however Uponor
recommends the use of the
1" insulation for direct-burial
applications due to soil
compression forces. Visit
uponorpro.com for more
information about these
pre-insulated piping products.
Insulating requirements
for ASTM E84
Wirsbo hePEX and Uponor
AquaPEX are approved for
use in applications requiring
ASTM E84 and/or CAN/ULC
S102.2 certification. For full
installation requirements, refer
to Chapter 3: Fire-resistant
construction.
Table 5-4 shows different
types of insulation that meet
ASTM E84.
PEX PEX PEX

conductivity of 2.628 Btuin/ " insulation 1" insulation 1" insulation 2" insulation
Water

no insulation no insulation
(hrftF), whereas copper
has a coefficient of thermal Surface temperature (F)
conductivity between 2,080 30 30.0 32.9 66.9 73.4 75.8 77.0
and 2,773 Btuin/(hrftF).
40 40.0 42.3 69.5 74.7 76.7 77.6

It is important to note that if 50 50.0 51.8 72.1 76.0 77.5 78.2

the surface temperature of 60 60.0 61.2 74.8 77.4 78.3 78.8
the pipe or insulation is less 70 70.0 70.6 77.4 78.7 79.2 79.4
than the design dew point 80 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0
temperature in the cavity,
Table 5-2: PEX-a vs. copper surface temperature comparison at 80F (26.6C)
the pipe or insulation surface
ambient temperature
will condense.
Notes: 1. Assumes SDR9 PEX and Type L copper pipe.
Table 5-2 yields surface 2. Insulation conductivity of 0.25 (Btuin)/(hrftF).
3. Assumes natural convection at a rate of 1 Btu/(hrftF); 0.88-3.53 are standard values for
temperature of the outermost
natural convection.
layer with respect to water 4. Calculations based on standard cylindrical thermal resistance calculations.
temperature, insulation
thickness and ambient air Fluid operating Insulation conductivity Nominal pipe or tube size (inches)
temperature. Use this data to temperature range Conductivity Mean rating
ensure condensation will not and usage (F) <1 1 to < 1 1 to < 4
Btuin./(hftF) temperature, F
occur. See Appendix F. 141-200 0.25-0.29 125 1.5 1.5 2.0

Example 105-140 0.21-0.28 100 1.0 1.0 1.5

A nominal 1" (25mm) PEX 40-60 0.21-0.27 75 0.5 0.5 1.0

pipe with " insulation < 40 0.20-0.26 75 0.5 1.0 1.0
carrying 40F (4.4C) Table 5-3: Minimum pipe insulation thickness (in inches)

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Expansion and contraction
All piping systems expand
and contract at different
rates depending on material
characteristics. PEX piping
systems exhibit a higher
expansion and contraction
rate when subjected to
changes in temperature as
compared to metallic piping
systems. Because of its lower
modulus of elasticity, PEX is
less rigid than metallic piping
and develops less force than
metallic pipe when exposed to
temperature changes.
According to Plastics Pipe
Institute (PPI) TR-21 Thermal
Expansion and Contraction
in Plastics Piping Systems,
the design and installation of
a plastic piping system often
requires special attention
to thermal expansion and
contraction. For this reason, it
is important to restrain Uponor
PEX by installing Uponor
PEX-a Pipe Support. With
proper strapping (included
with the product), PEX-a Pipe
Support can lessen the need for
numerous directional changes
and expansion loops as the
pipe will absorb much of the
expansion stresses. PEX-a Pipe
Support used in conjunction
with PEX pipe reduces the
expansion rate up to 93% and
as little as 89% versus the free-
body expansion rate of PEX
and yields similar expansion
rates as copper piping.
Allowing for controlled
expansion and contraction
Water
Scenario
temperature (F)
Strut and strut clamps
Loops and clevis
Table 5-5: Thermal expansion test results for Uponor PEX pipe with Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
Specifications for approved pipe insulations
in ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC-S102.2 applications
ASTM E84 and CAN/
ULC-S102.2 Density of
Products
Flame Smoke insulation
spread developed
2" Manson Alley-K fiberglass pipe insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.0 pcf
2" Armaflex composite pipe insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.0 pcf
2" Johns Manville Micro-Lok fiberglass pipe insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.3 pcf
2" Johns Manville Micro-Lok HP
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.5 pcf
2" Owens Corning VaporWick pipe insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.0 pcf
2" Owens Corning fiberglass pipe insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.5 pcf
2" Knauf Earthwool Redi-Klad pipe insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 3.8 pcf
2" GLT pipe and tank insulation
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.5 pcf
2" Nomalock
1
25 or less 50 or less 4.0 pcf
Table 5-4: Specifications for pipe insulations in ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC-S102.2
in multiple parts of a piping of expansion for PEX-a Thermal expansion in PEX-a
system is an accepted means piping is 1.1"/10F T/100 ft. piping is more likely to occur
of preventing added stresses (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m). in the middle temperature
in other parts of the system range than at the extremes
that could compromise For a given change in produced by operating water
system performance, temperature, the theoretical temperatures. Therefore the
damage the structural expansion and contraction can free-body coefficient is a
integrity of the piping be easily calculated for a given very conservative means of
components or damage length of piping. In practice, calculating pipe movements
the structure that support the free-body condition in installed conditions.
the piping. Including design for installed piping is unlikely
elements to address as all surfaces would need Test validation
changes in pipe length to be free of friction. Uponor has tested a variety
will redistribute the stresses of suspended PEX-a piping
that would otherwise Installation of piping in the assemblies to determine
result in uncontrolled field requires supports, which type of expansion
thermal movement. strapping and bracing that solution works best for most
inherently apply friction to applications. The results
Free-body coefficient the pipe surfaces, therefore strongly support the use
restraining pipe movement. In
The free-body coefficient of of PEX-a Pipe Support in
addition, it takes much more
expansion is a calculated, conjunction with anchor points
time for PEX-a piping to reach
theoretical value in which all positioned every 65 ft. for
temperature equilibrium due
the surfaces would be free heating hot-water piping and
of friction and contain no to its coefficient of thermal every 65 ft. for chilled-water
conductivity and
end or branch connections. piping systems.
wall thickness.
The free-body coefficient
Effects of thermal expansion with PEX-a Pipe Support
Reduction
Delta Support Anchor Linear Expansion rate (inches
vs. Free
T (F) spacing Spacing Expansion per 100' per 10F T)
body
180 105 96" 65' " 0.08 93%
175 100 96" 65' " 0.12 89%
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The two scenarios outlined in
Table 5-5 detail the installation
of these pipe runs. The strut
and strut clamps experienced
the most reduction in
expansion (93 percent)
because of the snug grip and
increased friction from pipe
clamps yielding an effective
expansion rate of 0.08"/10F
T/100 ft; clevis hangers or
loops offered an 89 percent
reduction yielding an effective
expansion rate of 0.12"/10F
T/100 ft. The thermal
expansion rate for copper is
0.11"/10F T/100 ft so using
PEX-a Pipe Support with
Uponor PEX makes the piping
system perform very similarly
to copper with respect to
thermal expansion.
The highest force measured
at anchor points during these
tests was 173 lbs., which is
much less than the guided
force of metallic piping.
Properly braced anchor points
and commonly specified
drop-in anchors, beam
clamps or similar fastening
components for metallic
piping are of sufficient strength
to support the install.
Given the flexible nature of
PEX-a pipe, a slight snaking
pattern may occur even when
using PEX-a Pipe Support
to control expansion. This is
normal and does not affect
the integrity of the system.
Pipe insulation is not affected
and can help minimize the
aesthetics of a slight snake
in the pipe run.
Ensure that the piping layout,
including anchors, adequately
isolates joints, fittings and
connections from high thrust
or bending forces.
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Uponor ProPEX connections
have a very high resistance
to pull-out forces when
compared to other joint
types. The best solution for
absorbing expansion and
contraction in PEX-a piping
systems is proper support
and suitable flexibility.
In applications where long
piping runs may be exposed
to large temperature changes,
the resulting expansion and
contraction must be absorbed
by additional means such as
expansion loops, arms and
offsets or by restraining the
pipe in a continuous run of
PEX-a Pipe Support.
Piping runs between anchors
and expansion-compensating
devices must be periodically
supported, at a spacing
defined by code, with hangers
or supports that allow for
movement of the piping. The
compensating device relieves
axial stress in a straight run
of piping by transferring it
into a moderate bending
stress, thereby absorbing
the expansion stress.
Above-ground and
suspended applications
In single-family and low-rise
commercial applications,
thermal expansion is generally
not an issue due to the use
of smaller-diameter piping
that absorbs expansion and
contraction forces due to
the routing, supporting
methods and flexible nature
of PEX-a piping.
Smaller diameter (12" to 1")
pipe runs require an extra
1
8" to 316" of longitudinal
clearance per foot of run.
Do not allow piping to dip
excessively between supports
and do not pull piping tight
during installation.
Larger suspended commercial Anchor points shall be:
systems are often designed to Installed every 65 ft. (19.8m)
include a number of changes
Constructed with materials
in direction. These directional
that provide rigidity
changes can be a beneficial
aspect in the piping system by Used with a pipe clamp that
creating a spring-like effect, will restrain piping material
which safely absorbs and Installed within 18" of a
controls thermal expansion fire-rated wall penetration
and contraction. as shown in Figure 5-3
Controlling expansion
in horizontal piping
Best practice for controlling
expansion forces is to
continuously restrain the
pipe with Uponor PEX-a
Pipe Support. Install PEX-a
Pipe Support in accordance
with the installation guidelines
in Chapter 6: Installation
methods.
For best results, ensure
PEX-a Pipe Support
segments terminate only at
fitting locations. Refer to the
minimum distance to ProPEX
fittings table in Chapter 6:
Installation methods.
Proper use of strapping
is critical when using this
technique. Strapping shall be:
A minimum 300-lb.
tensile strength
Rated for operating
temperature ranges,
including high temperatures
UV-resistant to withstand
expected life of the
piping system
Note: Uponor recommends
the use of nylon-coated,
stainless-steel strapping which
is included with the Uponor
PEX-a Pipe Support product.
To account for expansion,
use fixed anchor points to
restrict piping movement as
shown in Figure 5-1.
 Two hole open short angle

Steel strut

All-threaded rod

Two hole open short angle

Strut clamp

Uponor PEX pipe

Steel strut or other

approved device
Figure 5-1: Uponor PEX fixed anchor point illustration

Figure 5-2: Uponor PEX fixed anchor point installation

Fixed anchor point

Fire-rated
wall penetration

18" Max.

Figure 5-3: Fixed anchor point near fire-rated wall penetration

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Expansion and contraction in risers
Vertical piping runs must comply with support
spacing as defined by code. Best practice for
controlling expansion and contraction is to use
the floor/ceiling assembly as an anchor point by
means of riser clamps as shown in Figure 5-6.
Expansion arm
Expansion arms can be used to control
expansion or contraction in PEX piping systems
(see Figure 5-4). Ensure the flexible arm is
long enough to prevent damage and place
support clamps far enough from the wall to
allow for longitudinal thermal expansion
(see Figure 5-4).
L L
Where,
L = EPEX T L
L = total distance of piping run from a fixed point to a corner, or in the case of an
expansion loop, from a fixed point to a fixed point (ft)
T = temperature differential from ambient to operating (F)
EPEX = expansion rate for PEX
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps has a thermal
expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft. (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops has a thermal
expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft. (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of 1.1"/10F T/100 ft.
(27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
See Appendix E: Expansion arm and loop calculations.

Example 1
Using 1" Wirsbo hePEX running a continuous length of 75 ft. with 180F
Fixed anchor point
(82.2C) heating water and ambient temperature of 75F (23.9C),
LB

calculate the length of the flexible arm.

1.1in
L = EPEX T L = 105 F 75ft = 8.7in
10F 100ft
Fixed anchor point

D = 1.625in
________ __________
Figure 5-4: Expansion arm LB = C D L = 12 1.625in 8.7in = 45in

Expansion loops
Application Anchor points
Expansion loops can also be used to control expansion or contraction in PEX
Horizontal piping 65 ft. (19.8m) piping systems (see Figure 5-5). The same equation to attain the length LB
Fire-rated wall 18 in. (0.46m) of applies for expansion loops. However, instead of using LB to size the loop,
penetration penetration it is instead used to find the loop lengths size.
Riser clamp at floor and
Risers See the equations below.
ceiling of every floor
Table 5-6: Summary of hydronic LB
L1 =
5
anchor points
L2 = 2 L1
Use the formulas below to calculate the
minimum length of the expansion arm. Example 2: Using the value for LB from Example 1, calculate the dimensions
________ for an expansion loop.
LB = C D L
LB = --
L1 = 45in = 9in
Where, 5 5
LB = flexible arm length (inches)
L2 = 2 L1 = 2 9in = 18in
C = material constant
The material constant for PEX is 12 L
D = outside diameter of the piping (inches) L/2 L/2
L = thermal expansion length (inches)

Fixed anchor point Fixed anchor point

L2

L2

L1

Figure 5-5: Expansion loop

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Hydronic piping riser detail

Wirsbo hePEX hot and chilled water

supply and return risers

Appropriate fire-stop material

(must be Wirsbo hePEX compatible)

Riser clamp required at the top of each floor

ProPEX EP tee
Plastic bend support
Fan coil unit (FCU)
Mid-story guide required between each floor
ProPEX transition Wall-framing member
fitting for valve assembly
Use appropriate wall assembly per code

Riser clamp required at the base of each floor

Riser clamp required at the top of each floor

ProPEX EP tee
Plastic bend support
Mid-story guide required between each floor

Refer to appropriate fire assembly listing

for penetration requirements

Riser clamp required at the base of each floor

FCU
Riser clamp required at the top of each floor

ProPEX transition
fitting for valve assembly

Note: Other terminal units,

such as heat pumps, radiators,
VAV boxes and chillded beams
can be supplied through
similar means

Figure 5-6: Riser detail with anchors

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Chapter 6
Installation methods
This section profiles hydronic
piping installation methods
that are typical for commercial
buildings, generally referred to
as fire-resistant construction
buildings, to which both fire
and building codes apply
or hydronic piping systems
using PEX-a piping materials.
Each method includes a
detailed illustration with notes
for installing a PEX hydronic
piping system in fire-resistant
construction buildings.
For specific fire-assembly
details, refer to Chapter 3:
Fire-resistant construction.
Figure 6-1: Typical Uponor PEX hydronic piping installation with a fixed anchor point
Local codes
The Uponor ProPEX fitting
system is listed to ASTM
F1960 Standard Specification
for Cold Expansion Fittings
with PEX Reinforcing Rings
for Use with Cross-linked
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing.
The ProPEX fitting system
has been tested with various
components provided by
Uponor, including PEX-a pipe,
ProPEX Ring and ProPEX
fitting, and the assembly is
listed to CSA. The testing
program included sustained
pressure testing, bent-tube
pressure testing, excessive
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temperature and pressure
capability testing as well
as several other tests with
weekly and yearly follow-up
procedures.
Uponors unique ProPEX
cold-expansion fitting system
is highly reliant on the elastic
memory of PEX-a pipe and
the unique material properties
in its formulation. CSA will only
provide a system certification
if warranted; properties of
each component are proven
to be required to form a fully
functional system.
Uponor piping products
Uponor offers the following
piping products for distribution
and supply and return mains
for use in radiant heating and
cooling installations.
Distribution Wirsbo
hePEX, Uponor AquaPEX,
Multi-layer Composite
(MLC) (formerly Multicor)
and Ecoflex pre-insulated
pipe system
Supply and return mains
Large-dimension Wirsbo
hePEX, large-dimension
Uponor AquaPEX, high-
density polyethylene (HDPE)
and Ecoflex
Supporting Uponor PEX pipe
Suspended runs of Uponor PEX pipe can be supported by the same conventional means as metallic pipe, using copper tube size
(CTS) hangers and supports. However, support spacing will vary depending on local code requirements.
Note: Uponor recommends using hangers and supports designed for use with plastic piping.

Spacing for bare PEX (dimension A) Spacing with PEX-a Pipe Support (dimension B)
Nominal International Uniform National Plumbing International Uniform National Plumbing
pipe size Plumbing Plumbing Code of Canada Plumbing Plumbing Code of Canada
Code (IMC) Code (UMC) (NPCC) Code (IMC) Code (UMC) (NPCC)
1
2" 32" 32" 32" 6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"
3
4" 32" 32" 32" 6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"
1" 32" 32" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
1 4"
1 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
1 2"1 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
2" 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
2 2"1 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
3" 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"

Table 6-1: Horizontal support spacing requirements for Uponor PEX pipe

A
Uponor PEX pipe

Figure 6-2: Maximum allowable support spacing for bare-PEX pipe

B
Uponor PEX pipe
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
Stainless-steel strapping

Figure 6-3: Maximum allowable support spacing for PEX pipe with PEX-a Pipe Support

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 Supporting fittings and valves
Sections of pipe with in-line fittings, such as tees, couplings and valves, must be supported per local code requirements.
Note: Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support cannot be used to increase hanger spacing of these pipe sections.

Nominal Spacing for bare PEX (dimension A)

pipe
size International Plumbing Code (IMC) Uniform Plumbing Code (UMC) National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPCC)
1
2" 32" 32" 32"
3
4" 32" 32" 32"
1" 32" 32" 32"
114" 32" 48" 32"
1 2"
1
32" 48" 32"
2" 32" 48" 32"
212" 32" 48" 32"
3" 32" 48" 32"

Table 6-2: Support requirements for fittings

A
A/2

A/2
A

Figure 6-4: Support requirements for fittings Figure 6-5: Support requirements for fittings at corners

If distance "A/2" is not attainable in Figure 6-5, an H

additional support is required as shown in Figure 6-6. G

Additional support
H
G

Figure 6-7: Corner support example

Distance G = 16"
Figure 6-6: Additional support Total distance for segment G = 32" (16 + 16)
requirements for fittings at corners Distance H = >16"
Total distance for segment H = >32"

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 Spacing for bare PEX (dimension A) Dimension B
Nominal
pipe size International Uniform Plumbing National Plumbing Code
All codes
Plumbing Code (IMC) Code (UMC) of Canada (NPCC)
1
2" 32" 32" 32" -
3
4" 32" 32" 32" -
1" 32" 32" 32" -
1 4"
1
32" 48" 32" 18"1
112" 32" 48" 32" 18"1
2" 32" 48" 32" 18"1
2 2"
1
32" 48" 32" 7"2
3" 32" 48" 32" 7"2

Table 6-3: Support requirements for valves

1. Based on a ProPEX Ball Valve or similar
2. Based on ductile-iron butterfly valves or similar
3. Place " to 1" ball valves anywhere within Dimension A.

ProPEX ball valve

Figure 6-8: Supporting 1" to 2" ball valves

Butterfly valve
ProPEX flange adapter
ProPEX ring

B
A

Figure 6-9: Supporting 2" to 3" butterfly valves

When distance B in the above example is not attainable, additional support
of the valve is required as shown in Figure 6-10.

Butterfly valve
ProPEX Flange Adapter
ProPEX Ring

B
A

Figure 6-10: Additional support for butterfly valves

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Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
is a 23-ga. galvanized-steel
channel for PEX piping with
a CTS (copper tube size)
controlled outside diameter.
It features a profile that is
over half-round, making it
self-gripping. It provides
continuous, uninterrupted
support of PEX piping,
allowing increased hanger
spacing over bare PEX.
Product offering
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support is
available in 9-foot (3m) lengths
in the following sizes:
" 1" 2"
" 1" 3"
1" 2" 3"
Nylon-coated
stainless-steel straps
Each bundle of Uponor
PEX-a Pipe Support includes
a package of stainless-steel
straps. The straps carry a
300-lb. tensile rating and are
tested for the appropriate
applications.
Insulating Uponor PEX-a
Pipe Support
The low profile of PEX-a Pipe
Support allows insulation with
typical CTS pipe insulation.
Figure 6-11: Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support with nylon-coated, stainless-steel strapping
Important tips for installing When using a hand tool,
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support such as a tin snips, to cut the
PEX-a Pipe Support,
Always follow local code
place the support flat-side
for general piping support
down and mark a line on
requirements.
the support to follow.
All pieces of Uponor PEX-a
When cutting a support,
Pipe Support must have
take care not to bend it.
a minimum of two
After cutting PEX-a Pipe
supports/hangers.
Support, taper and smooth
Use the included 300-lb.,
any sharp edges.
tensile-rated, stainless-
steel straps to secure the Hanger and support layouts
support channel to the pipe. with PEX-a Pipe Support
If the included straps are
misplaced, use a stainless- In general, the use of Uponor
steel strap of equal or PEX-a Pipe Support will allow
greater strength. for increased hanger and
support spacing over bare
Due to expansion
characteristics of Uponor PEX pipe. However, because
PEX piping, it is important PEX-a Pipe Support is a
to use a minimum 300-lb., secondary-support material
that is added to the outside of
stainless-steel cable tie or
equivalent for securing the pipe, the introduction of
fittings or joints will interrupt
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
the use of the pipe support,
to the piping.
resulting in staggered
Tips for cutting Uponor hanger spacing scenarios.
PEX-a Pipe Support
Designing hanger and
Always cut the PEX-a Pipe support layouts
Support starting from the
round side. Uponor recommends detailed
hanger and support layouts
When using a reciprocating
or band saw to cut the PEX-a utilizing the methods outlined
on pages 60 through 62.
Pipe Support, either place
the support flat-side down to
make a clean cut or place a
scrap piece of pipe into the
support before cutting.
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General requirements for Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support can be used to achieve greater spans than those shown in Dimension A in the table below.
Segments of PEX-a Pipe Support that are greater than the distances in Dimension A in the table below require a minimum
of two supports.

Spacing for bare PEX (dimension A) Spacing with PEX-a Pipe Support (dimension B)
Nominal International Uniform National Plumbing International National
pipe size Uniform Plumbing
Plumbing Plumbing Code of Canada Plumbing Code Plumbing Code of
Code (UPC)
Code (IMC) Code (UPC) (NPCC) (IMC) Canada (NPCC)
1
2" 32" 32" 32" 6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"
3
4" 32" 32" 32" 6'-0" 6'-0" 6'-0"
1" 32" 32" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
114" 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
1 2"
1
32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
2" 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
212" 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"
3" 32" 48" 32" 8'-0" 8'-0" 8'-0"

Table 6-4: Maximum allowable support spacing for PEX pipe

Scenario 1: No fittings
The following scenario involves Uponor PEX pipe from a coil with PEX-a Pipe Support and no fittings.
Maximum hanger spacing is 6' to 8' for all pipe segments (per Dimension B in above table).

B B

Figure 6-12: PEX-a Pipe Support without fittings

Scenario 2: Segments with fittings

The following scenario features Uponor PEX pipe with PEX-a Pipe Support and fittings.
Maximum hanger spacing is 6' to 8' for full-length pipe segments with PEX-a Pipe Support (per Dimension B in above table).
Hanger spacing changes to Dimension A for fitting segment (spacing for area with no PEX-a Pipe Support).
Note: Uponor recommends detailed hanger and support layouts using the above methods for PEX pipe.

Note: Simply placing hangers at a consistent on-center distance (e.g., 6'-0", 6'-0") will not provide the full-benefits of PEX-a Pipe
Support when using fittings.

Using the recommended installation methods will allow for the maximum benefit of PEX-a Pipe Support because the
designer is able to stagger hanger locations based on the PEX-a Pipe Support lengths.

B A B

Figure 6-13: PEX-a Pipe Support with fittings

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 Nominal Maximum Maximum Minimum Minimum distance Minimum
pipe size support spacing (A) cantilever (B) overlap (C) to fitting (D) overhang (E)
1
2" 1"
6'-0"
3
4" 1"
1" 2"
1 4"
1
2"
18" 6" 1"
112" 3"
8'-0"
2" 4"
212" 5"
3" 6"

Table 6-5: Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support minimum and maximum spacing requirements

Figure 6-14: Maximum support spacing

Figure 6-15: Maximum cantilever

Figure 6-16: Minimum overlap

Figure 6-17: Minimum distance to fitting

Figure 6-19: Typical Uponor PEX hydronic piping installation with

Figure 6-18: Minimum overhang Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support

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Strapping requirements for
Application Maximum distance
PEX-a Pipe Support
Uponor requires PEX-a Pipe Support be Clamps Greater than 48" = 1 strap mid-span
strapped with a minimum 300-lb., tensile-rated,
Less than 48" = 2 straps equally spaced
stainless-steel strap that is suitable for the
Hangers Greater than 48" = 3 straps (1 mid-span and
application (i.e. UV, high temperature).
1 on each end placed 2" from end of support)
Note: Uponor includes required
Table 6-6: Strapping requirements for clamps and hangers
stainless-steel straps with the PEX-a Pipe
Support. If the included straps are misplaced,
use a stainless-steel strap of equal or
greater strength. Strap at mid-span
Strut clamp
Expansion and contraction control PEX-a Pipe Support
with PEX-a Pipe Support
When properly installed, Uponor PEX-a Pipe
Support can reduce linear expansion and
contraction by up to 93 percent when
compared to bare-PEX pipe. For more
information, refer to Table 5-5 on page 49. Figure 6-20: Strapping for systems using strut-type clamps or equivalent

Refer to the following requirements.

300-lb., tensile-rated, stainless-steel
straps (included)
Strap within 1" of hanger
Fixed anchor points installed every 65 ft. for
Strap at mid-span
domestic hot-water applications (T>40F)
Clevis or loop hanger
Fixed anchor points installed every 65 ft. for
PEX-a Pipe Support
chilled-water applications (T>40F)

ASTM E84 requirements for

PEX-a Pipe Support
Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support has been
Figure 6-21: Strapping for systems using clevis or loop-type hangers
tested and approved for use in ASTM E84
or equivalent
applications. To meet the requirements,
PEX-a Pipe Support must be installed per
the following requirements:
Pipe or fittings without PEX-a Pipe Exposed section must be insulated
Support shall be covered with a minimum
" thick insulation.
There is no minimum segment length of
PEX-a Pipe Support.

When installed per the above requirements,

there are no spacing limitations between
parallel piping runs.

Note: The above requirements also apply Rated insulation

to PEX-a Pipe Support installed in a vertical
ProPEX fitting
position for ASTM E84 applications.
Uponor PEX pipe
Note: Exposed sections of " and " Uponor Uponor PEX-a Pipe Support
PEX pipe can be installed un-insulated if the
Figure 6-22: PEX-a Pipe Support installations in ASTM E84 applications
pipe runs are separated by a minimum of 18".

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 Expansion-compensating devices
As a generally accepted practice, an expansion-
controlling device with fixed anchor points or
a continuous run of PEX-a Pipe Support with
fixed anchor points is installed every 65 ft. of
Two hole open short angle straight-length piping in a hydronic system.
Steel strut Always install the device at the mid-point of two
fixed points as shown in Figure 6-23.
All-threaded rod

Two hole open short angle Fixed anchor points

Strut clamp To account for expansion, anchor points

Uponor PEX pipe
Steel strut or other
approved device
Figure 6-23: Fixed anchor point triangulated strut system
must be used to restrict piping movement.
Fixed anchor points shall be constructed with
materials that will provide rigidity to the support
system and utilize a pipe clamp that will restrain
the specific piping material.
When utilizing a strut-type hanger system,
Uponor recommends the use of rubber-lined
strut clamps to aid in the restriction
of movement.

Expansion arm
L L The expansion arm should be long enough to
prevent damage, and support clamps should
be placed far enough from the wall to allow
for longitudinal thermal expansion.
Fixed anchor point
Expansion loop
LB

The same applies for an expansion loop.

However, the arm length (LB) must be divided
into three sections.
Fixed anchor point

For expansion arm and loop calculations,

refer to Appendix E.
Figure 6-24: Expansion arm

L
L/2 L/2

Fixed anchor point Fixed anchor point

L2

L2

L1

Figure 6-25: Expansion loop

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Hydronic piping riser detail

Wirsbo hePEX hot and chilled water

supply and return risers

Appropriate fire-stop material

(must be Wirsbo hePEX compatible)

Riser clamp required at the top of each floor

ProPEX EP tee
Plastic bend support
Fan coil unit (FCU)
Mid-story guide required between each floor
ProPEX transition Wall-framing member
fitting for valve assembly
Use appropriate wall assembly per code

Riser clamp required at the base of each floor

Riser clamp required at the top of each floor

ProPEX EP tee
Plastic bend support
Mid-story guide required between each floor

Refer to appropriate fire assembly listing

for penetration requirements

Riser clamp required at the base of each floor

FCU
Riser clamp required at the top of each floor

ProPEX transition
fitting for valve assembly

Note: Other terminal units,

such as heat pumps, radiators,
VAV boxes and chillded beams
can be supplied through
similar means

Figure 6-26: Hydronic piping riser detail

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Pipe labels
Some local codes may require
pipe labels to be affixed to
uninsulated Uponor PEX
pipe. Uponor approves the
installation of permanent,
flexible, vinyl labels with
pressure-sensitive acrylic
adhesive to be directly
applied to Uponor PEX pipe.
Consult local code for proper
placement and requirements
regarding pipe labelling.
Under-slab and
below-grade Installation
An alternative method to
overhead piping is under-
slab or below-grade piping.
In this installation, the pipe
is laid in a trench and routed
to the desired locations. The
piping system is pressurized
(usually 20 psi above working
pressure) and buried.
Because PEX piping is
available in long, continuous
lengths, it is an ideal material
for running below grade
without fittings. (Refer to
the trench preparation
section below for proper
installation methods.)
Under-slab and
below-grade fittings
Uponor engineered polymer
(EP) and lead-free (LF) brass
fittings are all approved for use
in direct-burial applications.
Uponors LF brass is
approved for direct burial in
soil per NSF/ANSI Standard
14 testing which established
minimum performance criteria
for dezincification resistance
(DZR) and stress-corrosion
cracking (SCC) resistance
for PEX fittings intended for
hydronic piping.
Installation
recommendations
Uponor PEX piping for
heating and chilled-water
distribution is approved for
installation directly within or
below concrete slabs where
soil termiticide/pesticide
treatment is required.
This is especially useful in
slab-on-grade construction.
Pre-insulated
Uponor PEX piping
Pre-insulated Uponor PEX
piping is approved for use
in direct-burial applications.
However, due to the static
load exerted by the soil,
Uponor recommends
increasing the insulation
to the next larger size
to compensate for
soil compaction.
When passing piping through
a concrete slab, ensure it is
protected and allowed to
move to compensate for
expansion and contraction.
Minimum wall thickness of
protective material shall be
0.025" (0.064mm).
Approved protective material
includes HDPE wrapping,
closed-cell pipe insulation,
PVC elbows and sleeves, or
equivalent. Ensure proper
placement where piping exits
the slab. These products are
described as slab-penetration
protection devices.
Trace wire
Uponor recommends the use
of trace wire to facilitate the
detection of underground pipe
systems. Trace wire should
be 14-gauge minimum solid
copper with thermoplastic
insulation suitable for direct
burial. Refer to local code for
further requirements.
Piping embedment
Proper soil selection,
placement and compaction
are essential in the area
around the piping. Backfill
around the piping with sand
or gravel that has a maximum
particle size of ".
Compact the initial backfill
around the piping to provide
adequate piping support
and prevent settling. It is
particularly important to
adequately compact the soil
around the tap connection. It
is recommended to pressurize
the piping prior to backfilling
to reveal any damage. In
heavy vehicular traffic areas,
compact backfill to 90% of
maximum soil density.

Trench preparation
To achieve a satisfactory installation, it is essential that the soil provides stable and continuous support for the piping.

Uponor PEX piping Uponor PEX piping

Undisturbed soil Undisturbed soil

Excavation level Fill level
Excavation level

Figure 6-27: Good soil conditions If the trench is dug
smoothly, install the piping directly on the prepared bottom.
The bottom must be flat with no hollows, lumps or rocks.
Figure 6-28: Poor soil conditions With rocky, clay,
muddy or other poor soil conditions, it may be necessary
to prepare the trench bottom using granular material of
such size and grading to provide a stable base. See local
code for additional requirements.

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Do not use highly plastic clays, Recessed light fixtures Criteria for Uponor PEX
Caution: Do not
silts, organic materials, or Uponor PEX-a shall not be piping in HDD applications
install Uponor PEX
sharp or large rocks as backfill installed within 12" of any 1. Only use Uponor PEX pipe
piping in soil environments
in the immediate vicinity of the recessed lighting fixtures as the follow pipe.
contaminated with solvents,
piping. Compact the backfill unless the piping is protected
fuels, organic compounds, 2. Take precautionary steps
from the subgrade to a level with a suitable insulation* or
pesticides or other detrimental to ensure piping does
per local code that will cover the light fixture is Insulation
materials that may cause not come in contact with
the piping four to six inches to Contact (I.C.) rated. In an
permeation, corrosion, sharp objects.
provide protection around the application using I.C.-rated
degradation or structural
piping and to prevent settling light fixtures, there is no 3. Do not exceed minimum
failure of the piping. Where
that puts stress on the fittings minimum clearance to the bend radius of 6 times the
such conditions are
and the piping. PEX piping, regardless of O.D. of the piping.
suspected, perform a chemical
analysis of the soil or pipe insulation.
For additional information 4. Pressure test installed
groundwater to ascertain the *Suitable insulations include piping after installation to
about the proper installation
acceptability of Uponor closed-cell polyurethane, ensure the pipings integrity
practices of PEX piping in
PEX piping for the specific polyethylene and polyolefin- has not been compromised.
water-service applications,
installation. Check local codes based products.
refer to AWWA C904. 5. Reference the Plastics Pipe
for additional requirements.
Horizontal directional Institute (PPI) Technical
Installation Report (TR) 46 Guidelines
Handling and repairs drilling (HDD)
Install Uponor PEX piping for use of Mini-Horizontal
Although Uponor PEX piping Horizontal directional drilling
underground in a manner Directional Drilling for
is highly resistant to kinking is used when trenching or
that ensures external loads Placement of High Density
and abrasion, take care while excavation is not practical.
will not subsequently cause Polyethylene Pipe for HDD
handling and installing the A surface launched drilling
a decrease in the vertical applications using Uponor
piping to prevent damage rig provides a steerable,
dimension of the cross PEX piping.
and possible failure of the trenchless method of
section of the piping that
piping. If damage occurs installing underground pipes
exceeds 5 percent of the Joining methods
during installation, the area along a shallow arc bore
outside diameter. and fittings
should be cut out and repaired path, resulting in minimal
before backfilling. impact to surrounding areas. Use ProPEX or approved
Install Uponor PEX piping compression fittings to
It is suitable for a variety of
in a snaking pattern with connect piping to itself or
To reform kinked piping, see soil conditions.
sufficient slack in the line to to applicable piping,
Reforming kinked piping
allow for contraction of the line equipment, etc.
on page 69. If the piping is HDD is further categorized
due to temperature change
damaged beyond its thermal- into the following types:
prior to backfilling. The linear When using compression
memory capacity, use a Mini-HDD distances less
expansion rate for Uponor fittings with Uponor PEX
ProPEX Coupling. Do not than 600 ft.
PEX piping is approximately piping, a plastic or stainless-
reuse or reclaim EP fittings. Depths up to 15 ft.
1.1" per 10F temperature steel insert stiffener is
change per 100 ft. of piping Pipe diameters up to 12" required on the inside of the
(27.94mm per 5.56C Equipment pullback piping at the connection.
temperature change capability of up to 20,000 lbs.
per 30.48m of piping). and torque less than For applications requiring
950 ft.-lbs. direct burial, use Uponor
Note: Do not use blocking to ProPEX EP or LF brass
Maxi-HDD distances
support the piping or change fittings for large-dimension
greater than 600 ft.
the piping grade. Uponor PEX piping up to 3".
Depths up to 200 ft.
Pipe diameters up to 48"
Equipment pullback
capability of up to
100,000 lbs. and torque
up to 80,000 ft.-lbs.

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 Pressure testing
Because hydronic piping
is installed in areas such
as slabs, walls or ceilings
(making it hard to access
the pipe after the project
is complete), it is important
to properly pressure test
the system to check for
leaks when the pipe is
easily accessible.
There are several options
to pressure test a system,
including air and water.
However, air provides a much
more rigorous test compared
to water at the same pressure.
Plus, pressure testing with
water can provide challenges
during winter months with
below-freezing temperatures.
The following procedure
is acceptable for testing
with air, water or a mixture
of both for Uponor PEX
pipe and hydronic piping
system components.
Maximum temperature/
pressure ratings
The test pressure applied
to the system must meet
Uponors pressure testing
requirements (or local codes
if higher), but cannot be lower
than the system operating
pressure. In hydronic systems,
Uponor recommends a
test pressure of 3 times the
e testing graph
operating pressure, or at
least 40 psi.
Pressure testing graph
If testing with water, the test
pressure and temperature
cannot exceed the following
pipe listings.
73.4F (23C) at 160 psi
180F (82.2C) at 100 psi
200F (93.3C) at 80 psi
Note: The pressure with air
must not exceed 120 psi.
If pressures higher than 80
psi are required by local code,
and are maintained through
the testing process, install
a safety device, such as a
pressure-relief valve (PRV)
to protect the pipe and
concrete slab. Failure to
install a safety device can
result in damage to the piping
due to over pressurization.
Importance of conditioning
PEX-a pipe
Uponor recommends
conditioning the system at
1.5 times the test pressure,
or 60 psi. The following
conditioning procedure is
unique to PEX-a due to the
high degree of crosslinking
and associated thermal and
elastic properties of the pipe.
System pressure
System Test Pressure
When pressure is applied
against the inner wall of
PEX-a, the internal diameter
(ID) of the pipe will slightly
increase, causing the pressure
to drop while the system
equalizes. After a period of
30 minutes, the PEX-a piping
will be sufficiently conditioned
to start the pressure test.
Conditioning and sustained
pressure testing procedure
1. Visually confirm all
connections are properly
made per Uponors
installation guidelines.
2. Ensure that all components
and equipment not rated
for the test pressure are
isolated from the test
system.
3. Fill the system with the
test media: air, water or
a mixture of both.
4. Condition the system at
1.5 times the required
test pressure for 30
minutes.
N
 ote: During the
conditioning process,
it will be necessary to
add additional pressure
once the pressure has
dropped 5 psi.
5. After conditioning the
system for 30 minutes,
relieve excess pressure
to achieve the desired
test pressure.
N
 ote: Uponor recommends
a test pressure of 40 psi
(unless local code dictates
higher pressures).
6. Once the pressure has
reduced to the appropriate
test pressure, confirm a
stabilization or slight
rise in pressure (0 to 5 psi).
7. Visually check for leakage
and monitor the pressure
for the duration specified
by local code. (A typical
pressure test can range
from 2 to 24 hours.)
8. If there is no reduction in
pressure, the system is
regarded as leak tight.
N
 ote: Slight fluctuations of
pressure are normal due
to ambient temperature
changes and curing
temperatures in concrete.
Once the concrete has
been poured and has
started to set without a
significant pressure drop
(15% of test pressure), the
pressure can be removed
from the radiant loops.
Important! If using water to
pressure test the system,
purge all water from the
system prior to the ambient air
temperatures falling to 32F
(0C). Failing to remove the
water from the system can
result in damage to the piping
and associated equipment.

Definitions
Operating pressure The static pressure of the hydronic system
(typically 12-15 psi)
Test pressure The sustained pressure to test the system for
leaks (set at 3X the operating pressure or at least 40 psi)
Conditioning pressure The pressure required to acclimate
the pipe (1.5X test pressure)
20 30 Figure
40 6-29: 60
50 Pressure
70 Testing
80 Graph
90 100 110 120
Time (min.)
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Insulation
Some local codes require that
chilled-water lines be insulated
due to condensation that can
occur on the outside of piping.
This is more or less specific
to metallic piping. PEX piping
has a very low coefficient
of thermal conductivity
(0.219), whereas copper
has a coefficient of thermal
conductivity around 173-231.
PEX piping does not sweat like
copper piping does. The thicker
walls of PEX piping act as an
insulator whereas the heat
transfer from copper piping is
much greater than with PEX.
Best practice is to insulate all
hydronic piping to conserve
energy and maintain desired
fluid temperature. Uponor
also recommends insulating
any piping installed in an
unconditioned space
or poorly ventilated areas with
excessive moisture content.
Always comply with local,
state and energy codes.
Icynene spray
foam insulation
Direct contact with Icynene
LD-C-50 and MD-C-200
spray foam insulation will not
compromise the performance
of Uponor PEX-a piping or EP
fittings. Icynene LD-C-50 is
a light-density, open-celled,
flexible and 100% water-blown
polyurethane foam insulation.
The spray formula has a
nominal 0.5 lbs/ft density
and is a free-rise material.
Icynene MD-C-200 is a
medium-density, open-celled,
flexible and 100% water-blown
polyurethane foam insulation.
The spray formula has a
nominal 2 lbs/ft density and
is a free-rise material.
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Successful chemical
compatibility testing has been
performed on all Uponor
PEX piping as well as all
Uponor EP fitting materials,
including polysulfone GF-120,
polysulfone P-1700, modified
polyphenylsulfone 22000
and polyphenylsulfone 5100.
The compatibility evaluation
showed no signs of cracking,
crazing or reduction in ductility.
Icynene LD-C-50 and
MD-C-200 must be installed
by an Icynene-licensed dealer
and factory-trained installer.
For further information, refer
to the Icynene installers
manual or contact Uponor
Technical Services.
Closed-cell spray foams
Closed-cell spray foam
insulation will not compromise
the performance of the Uponor
PEX or brass fittings, nor will
it void the warranty on Uponor
PEX as long as a maximum
temperature of 250F
(121.1C) is not exceeded
during the chemical reaction
process of installation.
The majority of closed-cell
spray foams on the market
today are polyurethane-based.
Polyurethane, the harshest
of all bases, is chemically
compatible with both Uponor
PEX piping and brass fittings.
Depth
Temp.
of lift
1" 130F/54.4C
2" 200F/93.3C
3" 320F/160C
Table 6-7: Closed-cell spray
foam temperatures in
relation to depth of lift
The primary concern in
using spray foams with
Uponor PEX-a piping is the
temperature limitations of
the piping relative to the
temperature outputs of the
chemical reaction during
application of the spray foam.
Table 6-7 shows temperatures
with relation to the lift or
depth of foam and the
associated board foot
accumulated per set.
Table 6-7 shows an
application of 1" of foam
creates maximums of 130F
(54.4C) and 3,800 bdft per
set of material. As the material
is applied more generously,
the reaction temperature
increases as well as the
output of the material per
set. If more than 2" of lift is
required, Uponor recommends
using a two-lift application.
Apply the first layer, 2" or less.
Wait 15 minutes (the time
required for the heat from a
2" lift to dissipate). Then,
apply the second layer.
Note: Place an initial layer
of spray foam over the PEX
piping prior to the entirety of
the foaming to insulate the
lines from the heat generated
by the chemicals.
Closed-cell insulation is
recommended for use with
Uponor PEX piping and
brass fittings. EP fittings
require an overwrap of 4 to
6 mil poly or other suitable
waterproof protection where
contact is possible.
Bending PEX
The minimum bend radius of
Uponor PEX piping is six (6)
times the outside diameter.
Bend supports are available
for 38", ", " and 1" piping
and may be used to facilitate
90-degree rigid bends. Large-
diameter PVC conduit can be
used to facilitate 90-degree
bends in larger-diameter
Uponor PEX piping.
(See Table 6-8).
To alleviate stress on
ProPEX connections and
fittings, follow minimum
distance requirements from
penetrations and supports.
Note: When minimum
distance cannot be achieved
with a bend support, use a
ProPEX elbow.
Reforming kinked piping
If the piping is kinked and
hinders flow, repairs can be
made easily.
1. Make sure the system is
not pressurized.
Minimum distances
with bend support
A B
2"
1
R 2.5 5"
4"
3
R 3.8 8"
1" n/a n/a
Table 6-8: Min. distances with and without bend support
Figure 6-30: Min. distances with and without bend support
2. Straighten the kinked
portion of the piping.
3. Heat the kinked area
to approximately 265F
(129.4C) with an electric
heat gun (approximately
450 watts of power). Apply
the heat evenly until the
piping returns to its original
size and shape. Do not use
an open flame.
4. Let the repaired piping
cool undisturbed to room
temperature. When the
piping returns to its opaque
appearance, the repair
is complete.
Caution: Temperature of
the piping surface must
not exceed 338F (170C).
Do not apply direct flame
to the piping. Uponor PEX
piping repaired according to
these recommendations will
return to its original shape
and strength. If the piping is
sliced, punctured or otherwise
damaged beyond the capacity
of the crosslinked memory,
Minimum distances
without bend support
C D E
5" 10" 6"
8" 16" 12"
n/a 22" 18"
B A
D C
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install a ProPEX coupling. Thawing frozen piping
PEX piping cannot be welded Uponor PEX piping can
or repaired with adhesives. withstand extreme freeze/thaw
cycles better than other piping.
The crosslinking of the piping
allows it to expand and absorb
much of the expansion energy
from the freezing process. No
piping product is freeze-proof,
but Uponor PEX piping is
extremely resistant
to freeze damage.
If freezing occurs, the
contractor should advise
the end user to correct the
lack of insulation or heat to
eliminate the problem from
reoccurring. Should Uponor
PEX piping experience an
ice blockage, thaw the piping
using these methods:
1. Pour hot water over the
pipings affected area.
2. Wrap hot towels around
the pipings affected area.
3. Place a small portable
heating unit in the area
to heat the space and
thaw the ice blockage
from the piping.
Figure 6-31: Reforming
kinked piping
4. Slowly heat the affected
area with a heat gun. Rub
a hand over the area while
heating to ensure the
piping does not get too hot.
Figure 6-32: CPVC freeze cracking vs. Uponor PEX pipe
Storing and handling PEX
Although not comprehensive,
the following highlights the
most common guidelines
when storing and handling
Uponor PEX pipe.
Do not store PEX
piping outdoors.
Keep the piping in the
original packaging until
time of installation.
Install Uponor systems
according to the installation
instructions. Failure to
follow the instructions and
installation guidelines in this
manual can result in the
failure of Uponor systems.
Do not use Uponor
PEX piping where
temperatures and
pressures exceed ratings.
Do not use or store Uponor
PEX piping where it will
be exposed to direct sunlight
for more than 30 days.
Do not weld, glue or use
adhesives or adhesive tape
with Uponor PEX piping.
N
 ote: You may temporarily
affix adhesive tape to
Uponor PEX piping during
installation. However, to
protect the integrity of the
system, the tape should not
be permanent. Remove the
tape and residual adhesive
after completing the
installation.
Do not apply open flame to
Uponor PEX piping.
Do not install Uponor PEX
piping within six inches of
any gas appliance vents.
One exception is double-wall
B-vents, which have
a minimum clearance of
one inch.
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Do not install Uponor Do not install Uponor PEX
PEX piping within 12" piping in soil environments
of any recessed light fixture contaminated with solvents,
unless the PEX piping line fuels, organic compounds,
is protected with suitable pesticides or other
insulation or the can detrimental materials that
light is Insulation Contact may cause permeation,
(I.C.) rated. corrosion, degradation
or structural failure of
Do not install Uponor PEX
the piping. Where such
within 5 ft. of direct view from
conditions are suspected,
fluorescent lighting without
perform a chemical analysis
sleeving the pipe with a
of the soil or groundwater to
UV-blocking material.
ascertain the acceptability of
Do not use Uponor PEX Uponor PEX piping for the
piping to convey natural gas. specific installation. Check
local codes for additional
Do not solder, braze, weld
requirements.
or fusion-weld within 18"
of any Uponor PEX piping Do not press ProPEX brass
in the same water line. fittings (i.e., copper press).
Make any heat-related
Do not install Uponor
connections prior to making
PEX pipe in steel-stud
the ProPEX connection.
applications without the use
Do not use Uponor of grommets to protect the
PEX piping for an pipe from abrasion.
electrical ground.
Note: When transitioning
Do not spray on or allow from PEX to other piping
organic chemicals, strong materials, follow the
acids or strong bases to appropriate installation
come into contact with instructions for that product.
Uponor PEX piping.
Do not use petroleum or
solvent-based paints,
greases or sealants on
Uponor PEX piping.
Use only approved and
appropriate firestop materials
with Uponor PEX piping.
Do not allow rodents,
insects or other pests to
come into contact with
Uponor PEX piping.
Do not subject Uponor PEX
piping to blunt impact.
Termiticides/pesticides
Liquid termiticides/pesticides
are often applied to treat the
soil below the concrete slabs
of slab-on-grade structures.
The treatment creates a
barrier to prevent termites
and pests from infiltrating the
floor of the structure. Uponor
PEX piping is often installed
in trenches under slabs below
the soil that is treated. Liquid
termiticides/pesticides use
a liquid solvent to carry the
active ingredients. These
solvents can be categorized
as one of two types: organic
solvent-based (also known
as petroleum solvent-based)
and water-based (water
solvent-based).
The type of solvent used in
a termiticide/pesticide will
affect its ability to permeate
through various materials.
Organic-based termiticides/
pesticides have largely
disappeared from the North
American marketplace for this
application, and the majority
of products available today
are water-based. Water-based
products are generally safer
for the environment and
pose less risk of infiltration
into PEX piping.
Available data indicates
the solvents used in liquid
termiticides/pesticides will
soak into the ground and/
or evaporate before they
can pass through the wall
of polyethylene piping. The
data also indicates these
solvents are prevented from
passing through the wall of
polyethylene piping because
of the large size of the water-
or organic-solvent molecules,
relative to the size of the
molecules in the piping itself.
Once liquid solvents have
dissipated or evaporated,
the solids that remain behind
cannot permeate through
the walls of polyethylene or
PEX piping because of the
molecular size.
Additional research shows
that water-based termiticides/
pesticides are of sufficiently
large molecular size to
completely prevent permeation
through polyethylene and
PEX piping. Instances of
water-based termiticides/
pesticides permeating
through polyethylene or
PEX piping are not known.
Pesticides have not been
found to be corrosive or
have polymer degradation.
Although all research data and
anecdotal evidence strongly
suggest that there are no
permeation issues with water-
based termiticides/ pesticides
and PEX, caution is required
to ensure safe installation of
PEX piping and to prevent
misapplication of the liquid
termiticides/pesticides,
especially to prevent pooling
or puddling of these chemicals
around Uponor PEX piping.
Supporting research
A study done in 2001 in
Australia, titled Investigating
the Possible Permeation
of Organic Chemicals
Commonly Used in Termiticide
Barrier Treatments through
Polyethylene Water Pipes,
indicated that migration of
pesticide constituents and
their associated solvents,
through the polyethylene pipe,
did not occur, indicating that
the concentration of solvents
(even in the saturated soil)
was not high enough to cause
permeation of the solvents
through the polyethylene
pipe wall (within the 16-week
period of study).
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The study also stated that For example, a PEX piping
this indicates that the wall thickness of 5mm and a
concentration of these typical diffusion coefficient for
constituents in the soil organic compound migration
in contact with the pipes was of 1.0 x 10-12 cm2/s, the time
not high enough to develop a to permeate through the walls,
positive diffusion pressure and would be 2.5 x 1,011 seconds
cause the constituents to be or approximately 8,000 years.
detected in the water. If the wall thickness was
reduced to 2mm, then the
The study was conducted time to permeate completely
using organic solvent-based through the pipe wall would be
pesticides, which are known reduced to 1,300 years.
to be more aggressive than
water-based pesticides. Note: PEX piping is assumed
Therefore, the results are to behave similarly to
valid for organic solvent- polyethylene water piping.
based pesticides and
water-based pesticides.
Research conducted by
Dr. Michael R. Hoffman of
the California Institute of
Technology (2005) indicates
that the ability of a chemical
compound to permeate a
material is correlated directly
with the octanol-water partition
coefficients of the individual
organic chemicals.
The octanol-water partition
coefficient is a relative
measure of the hydrophobic
nature of the organic
compounds. In spite of a
measurable tendency to
partition into plastic material,
the ability of these compounds
is retarded substantially
given the low measured
diffusion coefficients for
selected chemicals.
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Appendix A
Fluid properties

100% Water 30% Propylene glycol

Dynamic Dynamic
Density Density
Temperature viscosity Temperature viscosity Feet of water
(lbm/ft3) (lbm/ft3)
F (C) [lbm/(ftsec)] F (C) [lbm/(ftsec)] conversion

40 (4.44) 62.42 1.31E-03 40 (4.44) 64.67 3.86E-03 1.0360
45 (7.22) 62.42 1.09E-03 45 (7.22) 64.60 3.45E-03 1.0350
50 (10) 62.41 8.78E-04 50 (10) 64.53 3.04E-03 1.0340
55 (12.78) 62.39 8.16E-04 55 (12.78) 64.46 2.73E-03 1.0333
60 (15.56) 62.36 7.54E-04 60 (15.56) 64.39 2.43E-03 1.0326
65 (18.33) 62.33 7.05E-04 65 (18.33) 64.32 2.20E-03 1.0318
70 (21.11) 62.30 6.56E-04 70 (21.11) 64.24 1.98E-03 1.0311
80 (26.67) 62.22 5.76E-04 80 (26.67) 64.08 1.63E-03 1.0299
90 (32.22) 62.12 5.12E-04 90 (32.22) 63.91 1.37E-03 1.0288
100 (37.77) 62.00 4.58E-04 100 (37.77) 63.73 1.16E-03 1.0279
110 (43.33) 61.86 4.13E-04 110 (43.33) 63.54 1.00E-03 1.0272
120 (48.89) 61.71 3.74E-04 120 (48.89) 63.33 8.72E-04 1.0263
130 (54.44) 61.55 3.42E-04 130 (54.44) 63.12 7.67E-04 1.0255
140 (60) 61.38 3.14E-04 140 (60) 62.90 6.78E-04 1.0248
150 (65.56) 61.19 2.89E-04 150 (65.56) 62.67 6.11E-04 1.0242
160 (71.11) 60.99 2.68E-04 160 (71.11) 62.43 5.50E-04 1.0236
170 (76.67) 60.79 2.48E-04 170 (76.67) 62.18 4.97E-04 1.0229
180 (82.22) 60.57 2.32E-04 180 (82.22) 61.92 4.56E-04 1.0223
190 (87.78) 60.35 2.17E-04 190 (87.78) 61.65 4.17E-04 1.0215
200 (93.33) 60.12 2.04E-04 200 (93.33) 61.37 3.89E-04 1.0208

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40% Propylene glycol 50% Propylene glycol
Dynamic Dynamic
Density Density
Temperature viscosity Feet of water Temperature viscosity Feet of water
(lbm/ft3) (lbm/ft3)
F (C) [lbm/(ftsec)] conversion F (C) [lbm/(ftsec)] conversion

40 (4.44) 65.21 6.45E-03 1.0360 40 (4.44) 65.67 9.54E-03 1.0521

45 (7.22) 65.14 5.65E-03 1.0350 45 (7.22) 65.59 8.33E-03 1.0508

50 (10) 65.06 4.84E-03 1.0340 50 (10) 65.50 7.12E-03 1.0495

55 (12.78) 64.98 4.29E-03 1.0333 55 (12.78) 65.42 6.28E-03 1.0486

60 (15.56) 64.90 3.74E-03 1.0326 60 (15.56) 65.33 5.44E-03 1.0476

65 (18.33) 64.82 3.34E-03 1.0318 65 (18.33) 65.24 4.84E-03 1.0466

70 (21.11) 64.73 2.94E-03 1.0311 70 (21.11) 65.14 4.24E-03 1.0456

80 (26.67) 64.55 2.37E-03 1.0299 80 (26.67) 64.95 3.37E-03 1.0439

90 (32.22) 64.36 1.94E-03 1.0288 90 (32.22) 64.74 2.73E-03 1.0422

100 (37.77) 64.16 1.61E-03 1.0279 100 (37.77) 64.53 2.24E-03 1.0408

110 (43.33) 63.95 1.36E-03 1.0272 110 (43.33) 64.30 1.88E-03 1.0394

120 (48.89) 63.74 1.16E-03 1.0263 120 (48.89) 64.06 1.59E-03 1.0381

130 (54.44) 63.51 1.01E-03 1.0255 130 (54.44) 63.82 1.36E-03 1.0369

140 (60) 63.27 8.81E-04 1.0248 140 (60) 63.57 1.18E-03 1.0357

150 (65.56) 63.02 7.81E-04 1.0242 150 (65.56) 63.30 1.03E-03 1.0345

160 (71.11) 62.76 7.00E-04 1.0236 160 (71.11) 63.03 9.08E-04 1.0334

170 (76.67) 62.49 6.25E-04 1.0229 170 (76.67) 62.74 8.06E-04 1.0321

180 (82.22) 62.22 5.72E-04 1.0223 180 (82.22) 62.45 7.19E-04 1.0310

190 (87.78) 61.93 5.17E-04 1.0215 190 (87.78) 62.14 6.53E-04 1.0297

200 (93.33) 61.63 4.78E-04 1.0208 200 (93.33) 61.83 5.92E-04 1.0284

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Appendix B
Uponor PEX friction loss tables
" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.0 0.55 1.98 1.87 1.74 1.70 1.66 1.63 1.60 1.54 1.49 1.44 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.27 1.25 1.22 1.20 1.18 1.17
1.2 0.66 2.69 2.54 2.37 2.32 2.27 2.22 2.18 2.10 2.03 1.97 1.92 1.87 1.82 1.78 1.75 1.71 1.68 1.65 1.63 1.60
1.4 0.77 3.48 3.30 3.09 3.02 2.95 2.90 2.84 2.74 2.65 2.57 2.50 2.44 2.38 2.33 2.28 2.24 2.20 2.16 2.13 2.10
1.6 0.88 4.36 4.13 3.88 3.80 3.71 3.64 3.57 3.44 3.33 3.24 3.15 3.07 3.00 2.94 2.88 2.83 2.78 2.73 2.69 2.65
1.8 0.99 5.33 5.05 4.74 4.64 4.54 4.46 4.37 4.22 4.09 3.97 3.87 3.77 3.69 3.61 3.54 3.48 3.41 3.36 3.31 3.26
2.0 1.10 6.38 6.05 5.68 5.57 5.44 5.35 5.24 5.06 4.91 4.77 4.65 4.53 4.43 4.34 4.26 4.18 4.11 4.04 3.98 3.93
2.2 1.22 7.50 7.12 6.69 6.56 6.42 6.30 6.18 5.97 5.79 5.63 5.49 5.35 5.24 5.13 5.03 4.94 4.86 4.78 4.71 4.65
2.4 1.33 8.70 8.27 7.78 7.62 7.46 7.33 7.19 6.95 6.74 6.55 6.39 6.23 6.10 5.98 5.86 5.76 5.66 5.57 5.49 5.42
2.6 1.44 9.98 9.49 8.93 8.75 8.57 8.41 8.26 7.99 7.75 7.53 7.35 7.17 7.02 6.88 6.75 6.63 6.52 6.42 6.33 6.24
2.8 1.55 11.33 10.77 10.15 9.95 9.74 9.57 9.39 9.09 8.82 8.58 8.36 8.17 7.99 7.84 7.69 7.56 7.43 7.32 7.21 7.12
3.0 1.66 12.76 12.13 11.43 11.21 10.98 10.79 10.59 10.25 9.95 9.68 9.44 9.22 9.03 8.85 8.68 8.53 8.39 8.27 8.15 8.04
3.2 1.77 14.25 13.56 12.79 12.54 12.28 12.07 11.85 11.47 11.13 10.84 10.57 10.33 10.11 9.91 9.73 9.57 9.41 9.27 9.14 9.02
3.4 1.88 15.82 15.06 14.20 13.93 13.65 13.41 13.17 12.75 12.38 12.05 11.76 11.49 11.25 11.03 10.83 10.65 10.48 10.32 10.18 10.04
3.6 1.99 17.46 16.63 15.68 15.39 15.08 14.82 14.55 14.09 13.69 13.32 13.00 12.71 12.45 12.21 11.98 11.78 11.59 11.42 11.26 11.12
3.8 2.10 19.17 18.26 17.23 16.91 16.56 16.28 15.99 15.49 15.05 14.65 14.30 13.98 13.69 13.43 13.19 12.97 12.76 12.57 12.40 12.24
4.0 2.21 20.94 19.95 18.84 18.49 18.12 17.81 17.49 16.95 16.47 16.04 15.65 15.30 14.99 14.71 14.44 14.20 13.98 13.77 13.59 13.41
4.2 2.32 22.79 21.72 20.51 20.13 19.73 19.40 19.05 18.46 17.94 17.47 17.06 16.68 16.34 16.03 15.75 15.49 15.24 15.02 14.82 14.63
4.4 2.43 24.69 23.54 22.24 21.83 21.40 21.04 20.67 20.03 19.47 18.97 18.52 18.11 17.74 17.41 17.10 16.82 16.56 16.32 16.10 15.89
4.6 2.54 26.67 25.43 24.03 23.59 23.13 22.74 22.34 21.66 21.05 20.51 20.03 19.59 19.20 18.84 18.51 18.20 17.92 17.66 17.43 17.20
4.8 2.65 28.71 27.39 25.89 25.41 24.91 24.50 24.08 23.34 22.69 22.11 21.59 21.12 20.70 20.32 19.96 19.64 19.33 19.06 18.80 18.56
5.0 2.76 30.82 29.40 27.80 27.29 26.76 26.32 25.86 25.08 24.38 23.76 23.21 22.71 22.25 21.84 21.46 21.11 20.79 20.49 20.22 19.97
5.2 2.87 32.99 31.48 29.77 29.23 28.66 28.20 27.71 26.87 26.13 25.47 24.88 24.34 23.86 23.42 23.01 22.64 22.29 21.98 21.69 21.42
5.4 2.98 35.22 33.62 31.80 31.23 30.63 30.13 29.61 28.72 27.93 27.23 26.60 26.03 25.51 25.04 24.61 24.22 23.85 23.51 23.20 22.91
5.6 3.09 37.52 35.82 33.89 33.28 32.64 32.12 31.57 30.62 29.78 29.03 28.37 27.76 27.21 26.72 26.26 25.84 25.44 25.09 24.76 24.45
5.8 3.20 39.88 38.08 36.04 35.40 34.72 34.16 33.58 32.57 31.69 30.89 30.19 29.55 28.97 28.44 27.95 27.51 27.09 26.71 26.36 26.04
6.0 3.31 42.31 40.40 38.25 37.57 36.85 36.26 35.64 34.58 33.64 32.81 32.06 31.38 30.77 30.21 29.69 29.22 28.78 28.38 28.01 27.67
6.2 3.42 44.79 42.79 40.51 39.79 39.03 38.41 37.76 36.64 35.65 34.77 33.98 33.26 32.61 32.02 31.48 30.99 30.52 30.10 29.71 29.34
6.4 3.54 47.34 45.23 42.83 42.07 41.28 40.62 39.93 38.75 37.71 36.78 35.95 35.19 34.51 33.89 33.32 32.79 32.30 31.86 31.45 31.06
6.6 3.65 49.95 47.73 45.21 44.41 43.57 42.88 42.16 40.92 39.82 38.84 37.97 37.17 36.45 35.80 35.20 34.65 34.13 33.66 33.23 32.82
6.8 3.76 52.62 50.29 47.64 46.80 45.92 45.20 44.44 43.14 41.99 40.96 40.04 39.20 38.44 37.76 37.12 36.55 36.00 35.51 35.06 34.63
7.0 3.87 55.35 52.90 50.13 49.25 48.33 47.57 46.77 45.41 44.20 43.12 42.15 41.28 40.48 39.76 39.10 38.49 37.92 37.41 36.93 36.48
7.2 3.98 58.14 55.58 52.67 51.75 50.79 49.99 49.16 47.73 46.46 45.33 44.32 43.40 42.57 41.81 41.12 40.48 39.88 39.35 38.84 38.38
7.4 4.09 60.99 58.31 55.27 54.31 53.30 52.47 51.60 50.10 48.77 47.59 46.53 45.57 44.70 43.91 43.18 42.52 41.89 41.33 40.80 40.31
7.6 4.20 63.90 61.10 57.93 56.92 55.87 55.00 54.09 52.52 51.14 49.90 48.79 47.79 46.88 46.05 45.29 44.60 43.94 43.35 42.81 42.29
7.8 4.31 66.87 63.95 60.64 59.59 58.49 57.58 56.63 54.99 53.55 52.26 51.10 50.05 49.11 48.24 47.45 46.72 46.04 45.42 44.85 44.32
8.0 4.42 69.89 66.85 63.40 62.31 61.16 60.21 59.22 57.52 56.01 54.66 53.46 52.37 51.38 50.48 49.65 48.89 48.18 47.54 46.94 46.38

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.0 0.81 1.54 1.46 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.28 1.25 1.20 1.16 1.13 1.10 1.07 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92
1.2 0.97 2.09 1.98 1.86 1.82 1.78 1.74 1.71 1.65 1.59 1.55 1.51 1.47 1.43 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.26
1.4 1.13 2.72 2.58 2.42 2.37 2.31 2.27 2.23 2.15 2.08 2.02 1.97 1.92 1.87 1.84 1.80 1.77 1.73 1.71 1.68 1.66
1.6 1.29 3.41 3.23 3.04 2.98 2.91 2.86 2.80 2.71 2.62 2.55 2.48 2.42 2.37 2.32 2.27 2.23 2.19 2.16 2.13 2.10
1.8 1.45 4.17 3.96 3.72 3.64 3.57 3.50 3.43 3.32 3.22 3.13 3.05 2.97 2.91 2.85 2.79 2.74 2.70 2.65 2.62 2.58
2.0 1.61 4.99 4.74 4.46 4.37 4.28 4.20 4.12 3.98 3.86 3.76 3.66 3.57 3.50 3.43 3.36 3.30 3.25 3.20 3.15 3.11
2.2 1.77 5.87 5.58 5.26 5.15 5.04 4.95 4.86 4.70 4.56 4.44 4.33 4.22 4.13 4.05 3.97 3.90 3.84 3.78 3.73 3.68
2.4 1.94 6.82 6.49 6.11 5.99 5.86 5.76 5.66 5.47 5.31 5.17 5.04 4.92 4.82 4.72 4.63 4.55 4.48 4.41 4.35 4.29
2.6 2.10 7.83 7.44 7.02 6.88 6.74 6.62 6.50 6.29 6.11 5.94 5.80 5.66 5.54 5.44 5.33 5.24 5.16 5.08 5.01 4.94
2.8 2.26 8.89 8.46 7.98 7.83 7.67 7.53 7.40 7.16 6.95 6.77 6.60 6.45 6.32 6.19 6.08 5.98 5.88 5.79 5.71 5.64
3.0 2.42 10.01 9.53 8.99 8.82 8.64 8.50 8.34 8.08 7.85 7.64 7.45 7.29 7.13 7.00 6.87 6.75 6.65 6.55 6.46 6.37
3.2 2.58 11.19 10.66 10.06 9.87 9.67 9.51 9.34 9.05 8.79 8.56 8.35 8.16 8.00 7.84 7.70 7.57 7.45 7.34 7.24 7.15
3.4 2.74 12.43 11.84 11.18 10.97 10.75 10.57 10.38 10.06 9.77 9.52 9.29 9.09 8.90 8.73 8.57 8.43 8.30 8.18 8.06 7.96
3.6 2.90 13.72 13.08 12.35 12.12 11.88 11.68 11.48 11.12 10.81 10.53 10.28 10.05 9.85 9.66 9.49 9.33 9.18 9.05 8.93 8.81
3.8 3.07 15.06 14.36 13.57 13.32 13.06 12.84 12.62 12.23 11.89 11.58 11.31 11.06 10.83 10.63 10.44 10.27 10.11 9.97 9.83 9.71
4.0 3.23 16.46 15.70 14.84 14.57 14.28 14.05 13.80 13.38 13.01 12.68 12.38 12.11 11.87 11.64 11.44 11.25 11.08 10.92 10.77 10.64
4.2 3.39 17.92 17.09 16.16 15.87 15.56 15.30 15.04 14.58 14.18 13.82 13.49 13.20 12.94 12.70 12.48 12.27 12.08 11.91 11.75 11.60
4.4 3.55 19.42 18.54 17.53 17.21 16.88 16.61 16.32 15.82 15.39 15.00 14.65 14.34 14.05 13.79 13.55 13.33 13.13 12.94 12.77 12.61
4.6 3.71 20.98 20.03 18.95 18.61 18.25 17.95 17.64 17.11 16.64 16.23 15.85 15.51 15.20 14.92 14.67 14.43 14.21 14.01 13.83 13.65
4.8 3.87 22.59 21.57 20.42 20.05 19.66 19.35 19.02 18.45 17.94 17.49 17.09 16.73 16.40 16.10 15.82 15.57 15.33 15.12 14.92 14.73
5.0 4.03 24.26 23.17 21.93 21.54 21.13 20.79 20.43 19.82 19.29 18.80 18.38 17.98 17.63 17.31 17.01 16.75 16.49 16.26 16.05 15.85
5.2 4.19 25.97 24.81 23.49 23.07 22.63 22.27 21.89 21.24 20.67 20.16 19.70 19.28 18.91 18.56 18.25 17.96 17.69 17.44 17.22 17.00
5.4 4.36 27.74 26.50 25.10 24.65 24.19 23.80 23.40 22.71 22.10 21.55 21.06 20.62 20.22 19.85 19.52 19.21 18.92 18.66 18.42 18.19
5.6 4.52 29.55 28.24 26.75 26.28 25.78 25.38 24.95 24.22 23.57 22.99 22.47 22.00 21.57 21.18 20.83 20.50 20.19 19.92 19.66 19.42
5.8 4.68 31.42 30.03 28.45 27.95 27.43 27.00 26.54 25.77 25.08 24.46 23.91 23.41 22.96 22.55 22.17 21.83 21.50 21.21 20.94 20.68
6.0 4.84 33.33 31.87 30.20 29.67 29.12 28.66 28.18 27.36 26.63 25.98 25.40 24.87 24.39 23.96 23.56 23.19 22.85 22.54 22.25 21.98
6.2 5.00 35.30 33.75 31.99 31.43 30.85 30.37 29.86 28.99 28.22 27.54 26.92 26.37 25.86 25.40 24.98 24.59 24.23 23.90 23.60 23.31
6.4 5.16 37.31 35.68 33.83 33.24 32.62 32.12 31.58 30.67 29.86 29.14 28.49 27.90 27.37 26.89 26.44 26.03 25.65 25.30 24.98 24.68
6.6 5.32 39.38 37.66 35.71 35.09 34.44 33.91 33.35 32.39 31.54 30.77 30.09 29.47 28.91 28.41 27.94 27.51 27.10 26.74 26.40 26.08
6.8 5.49 41.49 39.68 37.64 36.99 36.31 35.75 35.16 34.15 33.25 32.45 31.74 31.09 30.50 29.96 29.47 29.02 28.59 28.21 27.86 27.52
7.0 5.65 43.65 41.76 39.61 38.93 38.21 37.63 37.01 35.95 35.01 34.17 33.42 32.74 32.12 31.56 31.04 30.57 30.12 29.72 29.35 29.00
7.2 5.81 45.85 43.87 41.63 40.91 40.16 39.55 38.90 37.79 36.81 35.93 35.14 34.42 33.78 33.19 32.64 32.15 31.68 31.26 30.87 30.51
7.4 5.97 48.11 46.04 43.69 42.94 42.16 41.51 40.83 39.67 38.64 37.72 36.90 36.15 35.47 34.86 34.29 33.77 33.28 32.84 32.43 32.05
7.6 6.13 50.41 48.25 45.79 45.01 44.19 43.52 42.81 41.59 40.52 39.56 38.70 37.91 37.21 36.56 35.97 35.42 34.91 34.45 34.03 33.63
7.8 6.29 52.76 50.50 47.94 47.13 46.27 45.57 44.83 43.56 42.44 41.43 40.53 39.71 38.98 38.30 37.68 37.12 36.58 36.10 35.65 35.24
8.0 6.45 55.16 52.80 50.13 49.28 48.39 47.66 46.89 45.56 44.39 43.34 42.41 41.55 40.78 40.08 39.43 38.84 38.29 37.78 37.32 36.88

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.0 1.10 1.25 1.19 1.11 1.09 1.06 1.04 1.02 0.99 0.95 0.93 0.90 0.88 0.86 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76
1.2 1.32 1.71 1.62 1.52 1.49 1.45 1.43 1.40 1.35 1.31 1.27 1.24 1.20 1.18 1.15 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.06 1.04
1.4 1.54 2.22 2.10 1.98 1.94 1.89 1.86 1.82 1.76 1.71 1.66 1.61 1.58 1.54 1.51 1.48 1.45 1.43 1.40 1.38 1.36
1.6 1.76 2.79 2.64 2.49 2.44 2.38 2.34 2.30 2.22 2.15 2.09 2.04 1.99 1.95 1.91 1.87 1.84 1.80 1.78 1.75 1.73
1.8 1.98 3.41 3.24 3.05 2.99 2.92 2.87 2.82 2.72 2.64 2.57 2.50 2.44 2.39 2.34 2.30 2.26 2.22 2.19 2.15 2.13
2.0 2.20 4.08 3.88 3.65 3.58 3.51 3.45 3.38 3.27 3.17 3.09 3.01 2.94 2.88 2.82 2.77 2.72 2.67 2.63 2.60 2.56
2.2 2.43 4.81 4.57 4.31 4.23 4.14 4.07 3.99 3.86 3.75 3.65 3.56 3.48 3.40 3.34 3.27 3.22 3.16 3.12 3.07 3.03
2.4 2.65 5.58 5.31 5.01 4.91 4.81 4.73 4.64 4.50 4.37 4.25 4.15 4.05 3.97 3.89 3.82 3.75 3.69 3.64 3.59 3.54
2.6 2.87 6.41 6.10 5.76 5.65 5.53 5.44 5.34 5.17 5.02 4.89 4.77 4.66 4.57 4.48 4.40 4.32 4.25 4.19 4.13 4.08
2.8 3.09 7.28 6.94 6.55 6.43 6.30 6.19 6.08 5.89 5.72 5.57 5.44 5.32 5.21 5.11 5.01 4.93 4.85 4.78 4.71 4.65
3.0 3.31 8.20 7.82 7.38 7.25 7.10 6.98 6.86 6.65 6.46 6.29 6.14 6.00 5.88 5.77 5.67 5.57 5.48 5.40 5.33 5.26
3.2 3.53 9.17 8.75 8.26 8.11 7.95 7.82 7.68 7.44 7.23 7.05 6.88 6.73 6.59 6.47 6.35 6.25 6.15 6.06 5.98 5.90
3.4 3.75 10.19 9.72 9.19 9.02 8.84 8.69 8.54 8.28 8.05 7.84 7.66 7.49 7.34 7.20 7.07 6.96 6.85 6.75 6.66 6.58
3.6 3.97 11.25 10.73 10.15 9.96 9.77 9.61 9.44 9.15 8.90 8.67 8.47 8.29 8.12 7.97 7.83 7.70 7.58 7.48 7.38 7.28
3.8 4.19 12.36 11.79 11.16 10.95 10.74 10.57 10.38 10.07 9.79 9.54 9.32 9.12 8.94 8.77 8.62 8.48 8.35 8.23 8.12 8.02
4.0 4.41 13.51 12.90 12.20 11.98 11.75 11.56 11.36 11.02 10.72 10.45 10.21 9.99 9.79 9.61 9.44 9.29 9.15 9.02 8.90 8.79
4.2 4.63 14.71 14.04 13.29 13.05 12.80 12.60 12.38 12.01 11.68 11.39 11.13 10.89 10.68 10.48 10.30 10.14 9.98 9.84 9.71 9.59
4.4 4.85 15.95 15.23 14.42 14.16 13.89 13.67 13.44 13.04 12.68 12.37 12.09 11.83 11.60 11.39 11.19 11.01 10.85 10.70 10.56 10.43
4.6 5.07 17.23 16.46 15.59 15.31 15.02 14.78 14.53 14.10 13.72 13.38 13.08 12.80 12.55 12.32 12.11 11.92 11.74 11.58 11.43 11.29
4.8 5.29 18.56 17.73 16.80 16.50 16.19 15.93 15.66 15.20 14.79 14.43 14.10 13.81 13.54 13.30 13.07 12.87 12.67 12.50 12.34 12.18
5.0 5.51 19.93 19.05 18.05 17.73 17.40 17.12 16.83 16.34 15.90 15.51 15.16 14.85 14.56 14.30 14.06 13.84 13.63 13.45 13.27 13.11
5.2 5.73 21.34 20.40 19.33 19.00 18.64 18.35 18.04 17.51 17.05 16.63 16.26 15.92 15.61 15.34 15.08 14.84 14.62 14.42 14.24 14.07
5.4 5.95 22.79 21.79 20.66 20.30 19.92 19.61 19.28 18.72 18.23 17.78 17.39 17.03 16.70 16.40 16.13 15.88 15.65 15.43 15.24 15.05
5.6 6.17 24.29 23.23 22.03 21.64 21.24 20.91 20.56 19.97 19.44 18.97 18.55 18.17 17.82 17.51 17.21 16.95 16.70 16.47 16.26 16.07
5.8 6.39 25.83 24.70 23.43 23.02 22.60 22.25 21.88 21.25 20.69 20.19 19.75 19.34 18.97 18.64 18.33 18.05 17.78 17.54 17.32 17.11
6.0 6.61 27.41 26.22 24.87 24.44 23.99 23.62 23.23 22.57 21.98 21.45 20.97 20.54 20.16 19.80 19.48 19.18 18.90 18.64 18.41 18.19
6.2 6.83 29.03 27.77 26.35 25.90 25.42 25.03 24.62 23.92 23.29 22.74 22.24 21.78 21.37 21.00 20.65 20.34 20.04 19.78 19.53 19.29
6.4 7.05 30.69 29.37 27.87 27.39 26.89 26.48 26.05 25.30 24.65 24.06 23.53 23.05 22.62 22.23 21.86 21.53 21.22 20.94 20.67 20.43
6.6 7.28 32.39 31.00 29.42 28.92 28.39 27.96 27.50 26.72 26.03 25.41 24.86 24.35 23.90 23.48 23.10 22.75 22.42 22.13 21.85 21.59
6.8 7.50 34.13 32.67 31.01 30.49 29.93 29.48 29.00 28.18 27.45 26.80 26.22 25.69 25.21 24.77 24.37 24.00 23.66 23.35 23.06 22.79
7.0 7.72 35.91 34.38 32.64 32.09 31.51 31.03 30.53 29.67 28.90 28.22 27.61 27.06 26.55 26.10 25.67 25.29 24.92 24.60 24.29 24.01
7.2 7.94 37.73 36.13 34.31 33.73 33.12 32.62 32.09 31.19 30.39 29.67 29.04 28.45 27.93 27.45 27.00 26.60 26.22 25.88 25.56 25.26
7.4 8.16 39.59 37.91 36.01 35.40 34.77 34.24 33.69 32.75 31.91 31.16 30.49 29.88 29.33 28.83 28.36 27.94 27.54 27.18 26.85 26.54
7.6 8.38 41.49 39.74 37.75 37.11 36.45 35.90 35.33 34.34 33.46 32.68 31.98 31.34 30.77 30.24 29.76 29.31 28.90 28.52 28.17 27.85
7.8 8.60 43.43 41.60 39.52 38.86 38.17 37.59 36.99 35.96 35.05 34.23 33.50 32.83 32.23 31.68 31.18 30.72 30.28 29.89 29.52 29.18
8.0 8.82 45.40 43.50 41.33 40.64 39.92 39.32 38.70 37.62 36.67 35.81 35.05 34.36 33.73 33.16 32.63 32.15 31.69 31.28 30.90 30.55

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
1" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 2.73 1.81 1.72 1.62 1.58 1.55 1.52 1.49 1.45 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.27 1.25 1.22 1.20 1.18 1.16 1.15 1.13
1.6 2.91 2.02 1.92 1.81 1.77 1.73 1.70 1.67 1.62 1.57 1.53 1.49 1.45 1.42 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.27
1.8 3.27 2.47 2.35 2.21 2.17 2.13 2.09 2.05 1.99 1.93 1.88 1.83 1.79 1.75 1.72 1.68 1.66 1.63 1.60 1.58 1.56
2.0 3.64 2.96 2.82 2.66 2.61 2.56 2.51 2.47 2.39 2.32 2.26 2.20 2.15 2.11 2.07 2.03 2.00 1.96 1.93 1.91 1.88
2.2 4.00 3.49 3.32 3.14 3.08 3.02 2.97 2.91 2.82 2.74 2.67 2.61 2.55 2.49 2.45 2.40 2.36 2.32 2.29 2.26 2.23
2.4 4.37 4.06 3.87 3.65 3.58 3.51 3.45 3.39 3.29 3.19 3.11 3.04 2.97 2.91 2.85 2.80 2.76 2.71 2.67 2.64 2.60
2.6 4.73 4.66 4.44 4.20 4.12 4.04 3.97 3.90 3.78 3.68 3.58 3.50 3.42 3.35 3.29 3.23 3.18 3.13 3.08 3.04 3.00
2.8 5.09 5.30 5.05 4.78 4.69 4.60 4.52 4.44 4.31 4.19 4.08 3.99 3.90 3.82 3.75 3.68 3.62 3.57 3.52 3.47 3.42
3.0 5.46 5.97 5.70 5.39 5.29 5.19 5.11 5.02 4.87 4.73 4.61 4.50 4.41 4.32 4.24 4.16 4.10 4.03 3.98 3.92 3.87
3.2 5.82 6.68 6.38 6.03 5.93 5.81 5.72 5.62 5.45 5.30 5.17 5.05 4.94 4.84 4.75 4.67 4.60 4.53 4.46 4.40 4.35
3.4 6.19 7.42 7.09 6.71 6.59 6.46 6.36 6.25 6.07 5.90 5.75 5.62 5.50 5.39 5.29 5.20 5.12 5.04 4.97 4.91 4.85
3.6 6.55 8.20 7.83 7.42 7.29 7.15 7.03 6.91 6.71 6.53 6.37 6.22 6.09 5.97 5.86 5.76 5.67 5.58 5.51 5.43 5.37
3.8 6.91 9.01 8.61 8.16 8.01 7.86 7.74 7.61 7.38 7.18 7.01 6.85 6.70 6.57 6.45 6.34 6.25 6.15 6.07 5.99 5.91
4.0 7.28 9.85 9.42 8.93 8.77 8.60 8.47 8.33 8.08 7.87 7.67 7.50 7.34 7.20 7.07 6.95 6.84 6.74 6.65 6.56 6.48
4.2 7.64 10.73 10.26 9.72 9.55 9.38 9.23 9.08 8.81 8.58 8.37 8.18 8.01 7.86 7.72 7.59 7.47 7.36 7.26 7.16 7.08
4.4 8.00 11.64 11.13 10.55 10.37 10.18 10.02 9.85 9.57 9.31 9.09 8.89 8.70 8.54 8.38 8.24 8.12 8.00 7.89 7.79 7.69
4.6 8.37 12.58 12.03 11.41 11.22 11.01 10.84 10.66 10.35 10.08 9.83 9.62 9.42 9.24 9.08 8.93 8.79 8.66 8.54 8.43 8.33
4.8 8.73 13.55 12.97 12.30 12.09 11.87 11.68 11.49 11.16 10.87 10.61 10.37 10.16 9.97 9.79 9.63 9.48 9.34 9.22 9.10 8.99
5.0 9.10 14.56 13.93 13.22 12.99 12.75 12.56 12.35 12.00 11.69 11.41 11.16 10.93 10.72 10.54 10.36 10.20 10.05 9.92 9.80 9.68
5.2 9.46 15.59 14.93 14.17 13.92 13.67 13.46 13.24 12.86 12.53 12.23 11.96 11.72 11.50 11.30 11.12 10.95 10.79 10.64 10.51 10.39
5.4 9.82 16.66 15.95 15.14 14.88 14.61 14.39 14.16 13.76 13.40 13.08 12.80 12.54 12.30 12.09 11.89 11.71 11.54 11.39 11.25 11.12
5.6 10.19 17.76 17.00 16.14 15.87 15.59 15.35 15.10 14.67 14.30 13.96 13.66 13.38 13.13 12.90 12.69 12.50 12.32 12.16 12.01 11.87
5.8 10.55 18.89 18.09 17.18 16.89 16.58 16.33 16.07 15.62 15.22 14.86 14.54 14.25 13.98 13.74 13.52 13.32 13.13 12.95 12.79 12.64
6.0 10.92 20.05 19.20 18.24 17.93 17.61 17.35 17.07 16.59 16.17 15.79 15.45 15.14 14.86 14.60 14.37 14.15 13.95 13.77 13.60 13.44
6.2 11.28 21.24 20.34 19.33 19.00 18.66 18.38 18.09 17.58 17.14 16.74 16.38 16.05 15.76 15.49 15.24 15.01 14.80 14.61 14.43 14.26
6.4 11.64 22.46 21.51 20.44 20.10 19.74 19.45 19.14 18.61 18.14 17.71 17.34 16.99 16.68 16.40 16.13 15.89 15.67 15.47 15.28 15.10
6.6 12.01 23.71 22.71 21.59 21.23 20.85 20.54 20.22 19.66 19.16 18.71 18.32 17.95 17.63 17.33 17.05 16.80 16.56 16.35 16.15 15.96
6.8 12.37 24.98 23.94 22.76 22.38 21.99 21.66 21.32 20.73 20.21 19.74 19.32 18.94 18.59 18.28 17.99 17.73 17.48 17.25 17.04 16.84
7.0 12.73 26.29 25.20 23.96 23.56 23.15 22.81 22.45 21.83 21.28 20.79 20.35 19.95 19.59 19.26 18.95 18.68 18.41 18.18 17.96 17.75
7.2 13.10 27.63 26.49 25.18 24.77 24.34 23.98 23.60 22.95 22.38 21.86 21.40 20.98 20.60 20.26 19.94 19.65 19.37 19.12 18.89 18.68
7.4 13.46 29.00 27.80 26.44 26.01 25.55 25.17 24.78 24.10 23.50 22.96 22.48 22.04 21.64 21.28 20.95 20.64 20.35 20.09 19.85 19.63
7.6 13.83 30.39 29.14 27.72 27.27 26.79 26.40 25.98 25.28 24.65 24.08 23.58 23.12 22.70 22.33 21.98 21.66 21.36 21.08 20.83 20.60
7.8 14.19 31.82 30.51 29.03 28.55 28.06 27.65 27.22 26.47 25.82 25.23 24.70 24.22 23.79 23.39 23.03 22.70 22.38 22.10 21.83 21.59
8.0 14.55 33.27 31.91 30.36 29.87 29.35 28.92 28.47 27.70 27.01 26.40 25.85 25.35 24.90 24.49 24.10 23.76 23.43 23.13 22.86 22.60

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
1" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 4.08 1.39 1.33 1.25 1.23 1.20 1.18 1.16 1.12 1.09 1.06 1.03 1.01 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.89 0.88
1.6 4.35 1.56 1.48 1.40 1.37 1.34 1.32 1.30 1.26 1.22 1.19 1.16 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.03 1.02 1.00 0.99
1.8 4.90 1.91 1.82 1.72 1.69 1.65 1.62 1.59 1.54 1.50 1.46 1.43 1.39 1.36 1.34 1.31 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.24 1.22
2.0 5.44 2.29 2.18 2.06 2.02 1.98 1.95 1.92 1.86 1.81 1.76 1.72 1.68 1.64 1.61 1.58 1.56 1.53 1.51 1.49 1.47
2.2 5.98 2.70 2.58 2.44 2.39 2.34 2.31 2.27 2.20 2.13 2.08 2.03 1.99 1.95 1.91 1.88 1.84 1.82 1.79 1.77 1.74
2.4 6.53 3.14 3.00 2.84 2.78 2.73 2.69 2.64 2.56 2.49 2.42 2.37 2.32 2.27 2.23 2.19 2.15 2.12 2.09 2.06 2.04
2.6 7.07 3.61 3.45 3.26 3.20 3.14 3.09 3.04 2.95 2.87 2.79 2.73 2.67 2.62 2.57 2.52 2.48 2.44 2.41 2.38 2.35
2.8 7.62 4.11 3.92 3.71 3.65 3.58 3.52 3.46 3.36 3.27 3.18 3.11 3.04 2.98 2.93 2.88 2.83 2.79 2.75 2.71 2.68
3.0 8.16 4.63 4.43 4.19 4.12 4.04 3.98 3.91 3.79 3.69 3.60 3.52 3.44 3.37 3.31 3.26 3.20 3.16 3.11 3.07 3.03
3.2 8.70 5.19 4.96 4.69 4.61 4.53 4.45 4.38 4.25 4.14 4.03 3.94 3.86 3.78 3.72 3.65 3.60 3.54 3.49 3.45 3.40
3.4 9.25 5.76 5.51 5.22 5.13 5.04 4.96 4.87 4.73 4.60 4.49 4.39 4.30 4.22 4.14 4.07 4.01 3.95 3.89 3.84 3.80
3.6 9.79 6.37 6.09 5.77 5.67 5.57 5.48 5.39 5.23 5.10 4.97 4.86 4.76 4.67 4.59 4.51 4.44 4.37 4.31 4.26 4.21
3.8 10.34 7.00 6.70 6.35 6.24 6.13 6.03 5.93 5.76 5.61 5.47 5.35 5.24 5.14 5.05 4.97 4.89 4.82 4.75 4.69 4.63
4.0 10.88 7.66 7.33 6.95 6.83 6.71 6.60 6.49 6.31 6.14 6.00 5.86 5.74 5.63 5.53 5.44 5.36 5.28 5.21 5.14 5.08
4.2 11.42 8.34 7.98 7.58 7.45 7.31 7.20 7.08 6.88 6.70 6.54 6.40 6.26 6.15 6.04 5.94 5.85 5.76 5.69 5.61 5.55
4.4 11.97 9.05 8.66 8.22 8.08 7.94 7.82 7.69 7.47 7.28 7.10 6.95 6.81 6.68 6.56 6.46 6.36 6.27 6.18 6.10 6.03
4.6 12.51 9.79 9.37 8.90 8.75 8.59 8.46 8.32 8.08 7.88 7.69 7.52 7.37 7.23 7.11 6.99 6.89 6.79 6.70 6.61 6.53
4.8 13.06 10.55 10.10 9.59 9.43 9.26 9.12 8.97 8.72 8.50 8.29 8.12 7.95 7.80 7.67 7.55 7.43 7.32 7.23 7.14 7.05
5.0 13.60 11.33 10.85 10.31 10.13 9.95 9.80 9.65 9.38 9.14 8.92 8.73 8.55 8.40 8.25 8.12 8.00 7.88 7.78 7.68 7.59
5.2 14.14 12.14 11.63 11.05 10.86 10.67 10.51 10.34 10.05 9.80 9.57 9.36 9.18 9.01 8.85 8.71 8.58 8.46 8.35 8.24 8.15
5.4 14.69 12.97 12.43 11.81 11.61 11.41 11.24 11.06 10.75 10.48 10.23 10.02 9.82 9.64 9.47 9.32 9.18 9.05 8.93 8.83 8.72
5.6 15.23 13.83 13.25 12.60 12.39 12.17 11.99 11.80 11.47 11.18 10.92 10.69 10.48 10.29 10.11 9.95 9.80 9.67 9.54 9.42 9.31
5.8 15.78 14.71 14.10 13.40 13.18 12.95 12.76 12.56 12.21 11.90 11.63 11.38 11.16 10.95 10.77 10.60 10.44 10.30 10.16 10.04 9.92
6.0 16.32 15.62 14.97 14.23 14.00 13.75 13.55 13.34 12.97 12.65 12.36 12.09 11.86 11.64 11.45 11.27 11.10 10.94 10.80 10.67 10.55
6.2 16.86 16.54 15.86 15.09 14.84 14.58 14.36 14.14 13.75 13.41 13.10 12.83 12.58 12.35 12.14 11.95 11.78 11.61 11.46 11.32 11.19
6.4 17.41 17.50 16.78 15.96 15.70 15.43 15.20 14.96 14.55 14.19 13.87 13.58 13.31 13.07 12.85 12.65 12.47 12.29 12.14 11.99 11.85
6.6 17.95 18.47 17.72 16.86 16.58 16.29 16.05 15.81 15.38 14.99 14.65 14.35 14.07 13.82 13.59 13.37 13.18 13.00 12.83 12.68 12.53
6.8 18.49 19.47 18.68 17.77 17.48 17.18 16.93 16.67 16.22 15.82 15.46 15.14 14.84 14.58 14.34 14.11 13.91 13.72 13.54 13.38 13.23
7.0 19.04 20.50 19.66 18.71 18.41 18.09 17.83 17.55 17.08 16.66 16.28 15.94 15.64 15.36 15.10 14.87 14.65 14.45 14.27 14.10 13.94
7.2 19.58 21.54 20.67 19.67 19.36 19.02 18.75 18.46 17.96 17.52 17.12 16.77 16.45 16.16 15.89 15.64 15.42 15.21 15.02 14.84 14.67
7.4 20.13 22.61 21.70 20.65 20.32 19.97 19.68 19.38 18.86 18.40 17.99 17.62 17.28 16.97 16.69 16.44 16.20 15.98 15.78 15.59 15.42
7.6 20.67 23.70 22.75 21.66 21.31 20.95 20.64 20.33 19.78 19.30 18.87 18.48 18.13 17.81 17.52 17.25 17.00 16.77 16.56 16.36 16.18
7.8 21.21 24.82 23.82 22.68 22.32 21.94 21.62 21.29 20.72 20.22 19.77 19.36 18.99 18.66 18.36 18.07 17.82 17.57 17.35 17.15 16.96
8.0 21.76 25.95 24.91 23.73 23.35 22.95 22.62 22.28 21.68 21.16 20.69 20.26 19.88 19.53 19.21 18.92 18.65 18.40 18.17 17.96 17.76

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
1" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 5.68 1.13 1.08 1.01 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.91 0.89 0.86 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.79 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72
1.6 6.06 1.26 1.20 1.14 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.02 0.99 0.97 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81
1.8 6.82 1.55 1.48 1.39 1.37 1.34 1.32 1.30 1.26 1.22 1.19 1.16 1.14 1.11 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.04 1.02 1.01 1.00
2.0 7.58 1.86 1.77 1.68 1.64 1.61 1.59 1.56 1.51 1.47 1.43 1.40 1.37 1.34 1.32 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.22 1.20
2.2 8.34 2.19 2.09 1.98 1.94 1.91 1.88 1.84 1.79 1.74 1.69 1.66 1.62 1.59 1.56 1.53 1.51 1.48 1.46 1.44 1.42
2.4 9.09 2.55 2.44 2.31 2.26 2.22 2.18 2.15 2.08 2.03 1.98 1.93 1.89 1.85 1.82 1.79 1.76 1.73 1.71 1.68 1.66
2.6 9.85 2.93 2.80 2.65 2.61 2.56 2.52 2.47 2.40 2.33 2.28 2.23 2.18 2.14 2.10 2.06 2.03 2.00 1.97 1.94 1.92
2.8 10.61 3.34 3.19 3.02 2.97 2.91 2.87 2.82 2.74 2.66 2.60 2.54 2.48 2.44 2.39 2.35 2.32 2.28 2.25 2.22 2.19
3.0 11.37 3.76 3.60 3.41 3.35 3.29 3.24 3.18 3.09 3.01 2.93 2.87 2.81 2.76 2.71 2.66 2.62 2.58 2.54 2.51 2.48
3.2 12.12 4.21 4.03 3.82 3.75 3.68 3.63 3.57 3.46 3.37 3.29 3.22 3.15 3.09 3.04 2.99 2.94 2.90 2.86 2.82 2.79
3.4 12.88 4.68 4.48 4.25 4.18 4.10 4.04 3.97 3.86 3.76 3.67 3.58 3.51 3.44 3.38 3.33 3.28 3.23 3.18 3.14 3.11
3.6 13.64 5.18 4.95 4.70 4.62 4.54 4.47 4.39 4.27 4.16 4.06 3.97 3.89 3.81 3.75 3.69 3.63 3.58 3.53 3.48 3.44
3.8 14.40 5.69 5.45 5.17 5.08 4.99 4.92 4.84 4.70 4.58 4.47 4.37 4.28 4.20 4.13 4.06 4.00 3.94 3.89 3.84 3.79
4.0 15.16 6.23 5.96 5.66 5.57 5.47 5.38 5.30 5.15 5.01 4.90 4.79 4.69 4.60 4.52 4.45 4.38 4.32 4.26 4.21 4.16
4.2 15.91 6.79 6.50 6.17 6.07 5.96 5.87 5.78 5.61 5.47 5.34 5.22 5.12 5.02 4.94 4.86 4.78 4.72 4.65 4.60 4.54
4.4 16.67 7.36 7.05 6.70 6.59 6.47 6.37 6.27 6.10 5.94 5.80 5.68 5.56 5.46 5.37 5.28 5.20 5.13 5.06 5.00 4.94
4.6 17.43 7.96 7.63 7.25 7.13 7.00 6.90 6.79 6.60 6.43 6.28 6.15 6.02 5.91 5.81 5.72 5.63 5.55 5.48 5.41 5.35
4.8 18.19 8.58 8.22 7.82 7.69 7.55 7.44 7.32 7.12 6.94 6.78 6.63 6.50 6.38 6.27 6.17 6.08 6.00 5.92 5.85 5.78
5.0 18.94 9.22 8.84 8.40 8.26 8.12 8.00 7.87 7.66 7.46 7.29 7.14 6.99 6.87 6.75 6.64 6.55 6.45 6.37 6.29 6.22
5.2 19.70 9.88 9.47 9.01 8.86 8.70 8.58 8.44 8.21 8.00 7.82 7.65 7.50 7.37 7.24 7.13 7.02 6.93 6.84 6.75 6.68
5.4 20.46 10.56 10.13 9.63 9.47 9.31 9.17 9.03 8.78 8.56 8.37 8.19 8.03 7.88 7.75 7.63 7.52 7.41 7.32 7.23 7.15
5.6 21.22 11.26 10.80 10.27 10.11 9.93 9.78 9.63 9.37 9.14 8.93 8.74 8.57 8.42 8.28 8.15 8.03 7.92 7.81 7.72 7.63
5.8 21.98 11.98 11.49 10.93 10.76 10.57 10.42 10.25 9.98 9.73 9.51 9.31 9.13 8.96 8.82 8.68 8.55 8.43 8.33 8.23 8.13
6.0 22.73 12.72 12.20 11.61 11.42 11.23 11.06 10.89 10.60 10.34 10.10 9.89 9.70 9.53 9.37 9.22 9.09 8.96 8.85 8.75 8.65
6.2 23.49 13.48 12.93 12.31 12.11 11.90 11.73 11.55 11.24 10.96 10.71 10.49 10.29 10.11 9.94 9.79 9.64 9.51 9.39 9.28 9.18
6.4 24.25 14.26 13.68 13.02 12.81 12.59 12.41 12.22 11.89 11.60 11.34 11.11 10.89 10.70 10.52 10.36 10.21 10.07 9.95 9.83 9.72
6.6 25.01 15.05 14.45 13.76 13.54 13.30 13.11 12.91 12.57 12.26 11.98 11.74 11.51 11.31 11.12 10.95 10.80 10.65 10.52 10.39 10.27
6.8 25.76 15.87 15.23 14.51 14.27 14.03 13.83 13.62 13.26 12.93 12.64 12.38 12.15 11.93 11.74 11.56 11.39 11.24 11.10 10.97 10.85
7.0 26.52 16.70 16.04 15.27 15.03 14.78 14.56 14.34 13.96 13.62 13.32 13.05 12.80 12.57 12.37 12.18 12.01 11.84 11.70 11.56 11.43
7.2 27.28 17.56 16.86 16.06 15.81 15.54 15.32 15.08 14.68 14.33 14.01 13.72 13.46 13.23 13.01 12.82 12.63 12.46 12.31 12.16 12.03
7.4 28.04 18.43 17.70 16.86 16.60 16.32 16.08 15.84 15.42 15.05 14.72 14.42 14.15 13.90 13.67 13.47 13.28 13.10 12.93 12.78 12.64
7.6 28.79 19.32 18.56 17.68 17.40 17.11 16.87 16.61 16.18 15.79 15.44 15.13 14.84 14.58 14.35 14.13 13.93 13.74 13.57 13.42 13.27
7.8 29.55 20.24 19.43 18.52 18.23 17.92 17.67 17.40 16.95 16.54 16.18 15.85 15.55 15.28 15.04 14.81 14.60 14.41 14.23 14.06 13.91
8.0 30.31 21.16 20.33 19.38 19.07 18.75 18.49 18.21 17.73 17.31 16.93 16.59 16.28 16.00 15.74 15.50 15.29 15.08 14.90 14.73 14.56

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
2" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 9.75 0.80 0.76 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.68 0.67 0.65 0.63 0.62 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.52
1.6 10.39 0.90 0.86 0.81 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.75 0.73 0.71 0.69 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.64 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.60 0.59 0.58
1.8 11.69 1.10 1.05 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.90 0.87 0.85 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72
2.0 12.99 1.32 1.26 1.20 1.17 1.15 1.13 1.11 1.08 1.05 1.03 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.91 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87
2.2 14.29 1.56 1.49 1.41 1.39 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.28 1.25 1.22 1.19 1.16 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.07 1.05 1.04 1.03
2.4 15.59 1.82 1.74 1.65 1.62 1.59 1.56 1.54 1.49 1.45 1.42 1.39 1.36 1.33 1.31 1.29 1.27 1.25 1.23 1.21 1.20
2.6 16.89 2.09 2.00 1.90 1.86 1.83 1.80 1.77 1.72 1.68 1.64 1.60 1.57 1.54 1.51 1.48 1.46 1.44 1.42 1.40 1.38
2.8 18.19 2.38 2.28 2.16 2.12 2.09 2.05 2.02 1.96 1.91 1.87 1.82 1.79 1.75 1.72 1.69 1.67 1.64 1.62 1.60 1.58
3.0 19.49 2.69 2.57 2.44 2.40 2.36 2.32 2.28 2.22 2.16 2.11 2.06 2.02 1.98 1.95 1.92 1.89 1.86 1.84 1.81 1.79
3.2 20.79 3.01 2.88 2.74 2.69 2.64 2.60 2.56 2.49 2.42 2.37 2.32 2.27 2.23 2.19 2.15 2.12 2.09 2.06 2.04 2.01
3.4 22.09 3.35 3.21 3.05 2.99 2.94 2.90 2.85 2.77 2.70 2.64 2.58 2.53 2.48 2.44 2.40 2.36 2.33 2.30 2.27 2.24
3.6 23.39 3.70 3.55 3.37 3.31 3.25 3.21 3.16 3.07 2.99 2.92 2.86 2.80 2.75 2.70 2.66 2.62 2.58 2.55 2.52 2.49
3.8 24.69 4.07 3.90 3.71 3.65 3.58 3.53 3.47 3.38 3.29 3.22 3.15 3.09 3.03 2.98 2.93 2.89 2.85 2.81 2.77 2.74
4.0 25.99 4.46 4.27 4.06 3.99 3.92 3.87 3.81 3.70 3.61 3.52 3.45 3.38 3.32 3.26 3.21 3.17 3.12 3.08 3.04 3.01
4.2 27.29 4.86 4.66 4.43 4.36 4.28 4.22 4.15 4.04 3.94 3.85 3.77 3.69 3.62 3.56 3.51 3.46 3.41 3.36 3.32 3.28
4.4 28.59 5.27 5.06 4.81 4.73 4.65 4.58 4.51 4.39 4.28 4.18 4.09 4.01 3.94 3.87 3.81 3.76 3.70 3.66 3.61 3.57
4.6 29.89 5.70 5.47 5.20 5.12 5.03 4.96 4.88 4.75 4.63 4.53 4.43 4.35 4.27 4.20 4.13 4.07 4.01 3.96 3.92 3.87
4.8 31.18 6.15 5.90 5.61 5.52 5.43 5.35 5.27 5.12 5.00 4.88 4.78 4.69 4.61 4.53 4.46 4.40 4.33 4.28 4.23 4.18
5.0 32.48 6.61 6.34 6.04 5.94 5.84 5.75 5.66 5.51 5.38 5.26 5.15 5.05 4.96 4.88 4.80 4.73 4.67 4.61 4.55 4.50
5.2 33.78 7.08 6.80 6.47 6.37 6.26 6.17 6.07 5.91 5.77 5.64 5.52 5.42 5.32 5.23 5.15 5.08 5.01 4.95 4.89 4.83
5.4 35.08 7.57 7.27 6.92 6.81 6.69 6.60 6.50 6.32 6.17 6.03 5.91 5.80 5.69 5.60 5.52 5.44 5.36 5.29 5.23 5.17
5.6 36.38 8.07 7.75 7.38 7.27 7.14 7.04 6.93 6.75 6.59 6.44 6.31 6.19 6.08 5.98 5.89 5.81 5.73 5.65 5.59 5.53
5.8 37.68 8.59 8.25 7.86 7.74 7.60 7.50 7.38 7.19 7.01 6.86 6.72 6.59 6.48 6.37 6.27 6.19 6.10 6.03 5.96 5.89
6.0 38.98 9.12 8.76 8.35 8.22 8.08 7.97 7.85 7.64 7.45 7.29 7.14 7.01 6.88 6.77 6.67 6.58 6.49 6.41 6.33 6.26
6.2 40.28 9.67 9.29 8.85 8.71 8.57 8.45 8.32 8.10 7.91 7.73 7.58 7.43 7.30 7.19 7.08 6.98 6.88 6.80 6.72 6.65
6.4 41.58 10.23 9.83 9.37 9.22 9.07 8.94 8.81 8.57 8.37 8.19 8.02 7.87 7.73 7.61 7.50 7.39 7.29 7.20 7.12 7.04
6.6 42.88 10.80 10.38 9.90 9.74 9.58 9.45 9.30 9.06 8.85 8.65 8.48 8.32 8.18 8.05 7.92 7.81 7.71 7.61 7.53 7.44
6.8 44.18 11.39 10.95 10.44 10.28 10.10 9.96 9.82 9.56 9.33 9.13 8.95 8.78 8.63 8.49 8.36 8.25 8.14 8.04 7.95 7.86
7.0 45.48 11.99 11.53 10.99 10.82 10.64 10.49 10.34 10.07 9.83 9.62 9.43 9.25 9.09 8.95 8.81 8.69 8.58 8.47 8.38 8.28
7.2 46.78 12.61 12.12 11.56 11.38 11.19 11.04 10.87 10.59 10.34 10.12 9.92 9.73 9.57 9.42 9.28 9.15 9.03 8.92 8.81 8.72
7.4 48.08 13.24 12.73 12.14 11.95 11.76 11.59 11.42 11.13 10.87 10.63 10.42 10.23 10.05 9.89 9.75 9.61 9.49 9.37 9.26 9.16
7.6 49.38 13.88 13.35 12.73 12.54 12.33 12.16 11.98 11.67 11.40 11.15 10.93 10.73 10.55 10.38 10.23 10.09 9.96 9.84 9.72 9.62
7.8 50.68 14.54 13.98 13.34 13.13 12.92 12.74 12.55 12.23 11.95 11.69 11.46 11.25 11.06 10.88 10.72 10.58 10.44 10.31 10.19 10.09
8.0 51.97 15.21 14.62 13.95 13.74 13.52 13.33 13.14 12.80 12.50 12.23 11.99 11.77 11.58 11.39 11.23 11.07 10.93 10.80 10.68 10.56

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
2" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 14.85 0.61 0.59 0.56 0.55 0.53 0.53 0.52 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.47 0.46 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.42 0.41 0.41 0.40
1.6 15.84 0.69 0.66 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.56 0.55 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.45
1.8 17.82 0.84 0.81 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.69 0.67 0.66 0.64 0.63 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.55
2.0 19.80 1.01 0.97 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.83 0.81 0.79 0.77 0.76 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.67
2.2 21.78 1.20 1.15 1.09 1.07 1.05 1.03 1.02 0.99 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.88 0.87 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80
2.4 23.76 1.40 1.34 1.27 1.25 1.22 1.21 1.19 1.15 1.12 1.10 1.07 1.05 1.03 1.01 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.93
2.6 25.74 1.61 1.54 1.46 1.44 1.41 1.39 1.37 1.33 1.29 1.26 1.24 1.21 1.19 1.17 1.15 1.13 1.12 1.10 1.09 1.07
2.8 27.72 1.83 1.75 1.67 1.64 1.61 1.59 1.56 1.52 1.48 1.44 1.41 1.38 1.36 1.33 1.31 1.29 1.27 1.26 1.24 1.23
3.0 29.70 2.07 1.98 1.88 1.85 1.82 1.79 1.76 1.71 1.67 1.63 1.60 1.57 1.54 1.51 1.49 1.46 1.44 1.42 1.41 1.39
3.2 31.68 2.32 2.22 2.11 2.08 2.04 2.01 1.98 1.92 1.87 1.83 1.79 1.76 1.72 1.70 1.67 1.64 1.62 1.60 1.58 1.56
3.4 33.66 2.58 2.47 2.35 2.31 2.27 2.24 2.20 2.14 2.09 2.04 2.00 1.96 1.92 1.89 1.86 1.83 1.81 1.78 1.76 1.74
3.6 35.64 2.85 2.73 2.60 2.56 2.51 2.48 2.44 2.37 2.31 2.26 2.21 2.17 2.13 2.09 2.06 2.03 2.00 1.98 1.95 1.93
3.8 37.62 3.14 3.01 2.86 2.82 2.77 2.73 2.69 2.61 2.55 2.49 2.44 2.39 2.35 2.31 2.27 2.24 2.21 2.18 2.15 2.13
4.0 39.60 3.43 3.29 3.14 3.09 3.03 2.99 2.94 2.86 2.79 2.73 2.67 2.62 2.57 2.53 2.49 2.46 2.42 2.39 2.36 2.34
4.2 41.58 3.74 3.59 3.42 3.37 3.31 3.26 3.21 3.12 3.05 2.98 2.92 2.86 2.81 2.76 2.72 2.68 2.65 2.61 2.58 2.55
4.4 43.57 4.06 3.90 3.72 3.66 3.59 3.54 3.49 3.40 3.31 3.24 3.17 3.11 3.06 3.01 2.96 2.92 2.88 2.84 2.81 2.78
4.6 45.55 4.40 4.22 4.02 3.96 3.89 3.84 3.78 3.68 3.59 3.51 3.44 3.37 3.31 3.26 3.21 3.16 3.12 3.08 3.04 3.01
4.8 47.53 4.74 4.55 4.34 4.27 4.20 4.14 4.08 3.97 3.87 3.79 3.71 3.64 3.57 3.52 3.46 3.41 3.37 3.33 3.29 3.25
5.0 49.51 5.10 4.90 4.67 4.59 4.51 4.45 4.38 4.27 4.17 4.07 3.99 3.92 3.85 3.79 3.73 3.67 3.63 3.58 3.54 3.50
5.2 51.49 5.46 5.25 5.00 4.93 4.84 4.77 4.70 4.58 4.47 4.37 4.28 4.20 4.13 4.06 4.00 3.94 3.89 3.84 3.80 3.76
5.4 53.47 5.84 5.61 5.35 5.27 5.18 5.11 5.03 4.90 4.78 4.68 4.58 4.50 4.42 4.35 4.28 4.22 4.17 4.12 4.07 4.02
5.6 55.45 6.23 5.99 5.71 5.62 5.53 5.45 5.37 5.23 5.11 4.99 4.89 4.80 4.72 4.64 4.57 4.51 4.45 4.40 4.35 4.30
5.8 57.43 6.63 6.38 6.08 5.99 5.89 5.80 5.72 5.57 5.44 5.32 5.21 5.12 5.03 4.95 4.87 4.81 4.74 4.68 4.63 4.58
6.0 59.41 7.05 6.77 6.46 6.36 6.25 6.17 6.08 5.92 5.78 5.65 5.54 5.44 5.35 5.26 5.18 5.11 5.04 4.98 4.92 4.87
6.2 61.39 7.47 7.18 6.85 6.74 6.63 6.54 6.45 6.28 6.13 6.00 5.88 5.77 5.67 5.58 5.50 5.42 5.35 5.29 5.23 5.17
6.4 63.37 7.90 7.60 7.25 7.14 7.02 6.92 6.82 6.65 6.49 6.35 6.23 6.11 6.01 5.91 5.83 5.75 5.67 5.60 5.54 5.48
6.6 65.35 8.35 8.03 7.66 7.54 7.42 7.32 7.21 7.03 6.86 6.71 6.58 6.46 6.35 6.25 6.16 6.07 6.00 5.92 5.86 5.79
6.8 67.33 8.80 8.47 8.08 7.96 7.83 7.72 7.61 7.41 7.24 7.09 6.95 6.82 6.70 6.60 6.50 6.41 6.33 6.25 6.18 6.12
7.0 69.31 9.27 8.92 8.51 8.38 8.24 8.13 8.01 7.81 7.63 7.47 7.32 7.19 7.07 6.95 6.85 6.76 6.67 6.59 6.52 6.45
7.2 71.29 9.75 9.37 8.95 8.81 8.67 8.55 8.43 8.22 8.03 7.85 7.70 7.56 7.43 7.32 7.21 7.11 7.02 6.94 6.86 6.79
7.4 73.27 10.23 9.85 9.40 9.26 9.11 8.99 8.86 8.63 8.43 8.25 8.09 7.95 7.81 7.69 7.58 7.48 7.38 7.29 7.21 7.13
7.6 75.25 10.73 10.33 9.86 9.71 9.56 9.43 9.29 9.06 8.85 8.66 8.49 8.34 8.20 8.07 7.96 7.85 7.75 7.65 7.57 7.49
7.8 77.23 11.24 10.82 10.33 10.17 10.01 9.88 9.73 9.49 9.27 9.08 8.90 8.74 8.59 8.46 8.34 8.23 8.12 8.03 7.94 7.85
8.0 79.21 11.76 11.32 10.81 10.65 10.48 10.34 10.19 9.93 9.70 9.50 9.32 9.15 9.00 8.86 8.73 8.61 8.50 8.40 8.31 8.22

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
3" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 21.12 0.49 0.47 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.42 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.33 0.33 0.32
1.6 22.53 0.55 0.53 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.41 0.40 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.38 0.37 0.37 0.36
1.8 25.34 0.68 0.65 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.46 0.45 0.45
2.0 28.16 0.81 0.78 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.67 0.65 0.64 0.63 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.56 0.55 0.54
2.2 30.97 0.96 0.92 0.88 0.86 0.85 0.83 0.82 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.64
2.4 33.79 1.12 1.07 1.02 1.00 0.99 0.97 0.96 0.93 0.91 0.88 0.87 0.85 0.83 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75
2.6 36.60 1.29 1.24 1.18 1.16 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.07 1.04 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.88 0.87
2.8 39.42 1.47 1.41 1.34 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.22 1.19 1.16 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.03 1.02 1.00 0.99
3.0 42.24 1.66 1.59 1.52 1.49 1.47 1.44 1.42 1.38 1.35 1.32 1.29 1.26 1.24 1.22 1.20 1.18 1.17 1.15 1.14 1.13
3.2 45.05 1.86 1.79 1.70 1.67 1.64 1.62 1.60 1.55 1.51 1.48 1.45 1.42 1.39 1.37 1.35 1.33 1.31 1.29 1.28 1.26
3.4 47.87 2.07 1.99 1.89 1.86 1.83 1.80 1.78 1.73 1.69 1.65 1.61 1.58 1.55 1.53 1.51 1.48 1.46 1.44 1.43 1.41
3.6 50.68 2.29 2.20 2.10 2.06 2.03 2.00 1.97 1.92 1.87 1.83 1.79 1.75 1.72 1.69 1.67 1.64 1.62 1.60 1.58 1.56
3.8 53.50 2.52 2.42 2.31 2.27 2.23 2.20 2.17 2.11 2.06 2.01 1.97 1.93 1.90 1.87 1.84 1.81 1.79 1.77 1.74 1.72
4.0 56.31 2.76 2.65 2.53 2.49 2.45 2.41 2.38 2.31 2.26 2.21 2.16 2.12 2.08 2.05 2.02 1.99 1.96 1.94 1.91 1.89
4.2 59.13 3.01 2.90 2.76 2.72 2.67 2.63 2.59 2.52 2.46 2.41 2.36 2.31 2.27 2.24 2.20 2.17 2.14 2.12 2.09 2.07
4.4 61.95 3.27 3.14 3.00 2.95 2.90 2.86 2.82 2.74 2.68 2.62 2.57 2.52 2.47 2.43 2.40 2.36 2.33 2.30 2.27 2.25
4.6 64.76 3.54 3.40 3.24 3.19 3.14 3.10 3.05 2.97 2.90 2.84 2.78 2.73 2.68 2.64 2.60 2.56 2.53 2.49 2.47 2.44
4.8 67.58 3.82 3.67 3.50 3.45 3.39 3.34 3.29 3.21 3.13 3.06 3.00 2.94 2.89 2.85 2.80 2.77 2.73 2.69 2.66 2.63
5.0 70.39 4.11 3.95 3.77 3.71 3.65 3.60 3.54 3.45 3.37 3.30 3.23 3.17 3.12 3.07 3.02 2.98 2.94 2.90 2.87 2.84
5.2 73.21 4.40 4.23 4.04 3.98 3.91 3.86 3.80 3.70 3.61 3.54 3.47 3.40 3.34 3.29 3.24 3.20 3.15 3.12 3.08 3.05
5.4 76.02 4.71 4.53 4.32 4.25 4.18 4.13 4.07 3.96 3.87 3.79 3.71 3.64 3.58 3.52 3.47 3.42 3.38 3.34 3.30 3.26
5.6 78.84 5.02 4.83 4.61 4.54 4.47 4.40 4.34 4.23 4.13 4.04 3.96 3.89 3.82 3.76 3.71 3.66 3.61 3.56 3.52 3.49
5.8 81.66 5.35 5.14 4.91 4.83 4.76 4.69 4.62 4.50 4.40 4.31 4.22 4.14 4.07 4.01 3.95 3.90 3.84 3.80 3.76 3.72
6.0 84.47 5.68 5.47 5.22 5.14 5.05 4.99 4.91 4.79 4.68 4.58 4.49 4.41 4.33 4.26 4.20 4.14 4.09 4.04 3.99 3.95
6.2 87.29 6.02 5.79 5.53 5.45 5.36 5.29 5.21 5.08 4.96 4.86 4.76 4.67 4.60 4.52 4.46 4.40 4.34 4.29 4.24 4.19
6.4 90.10 6.37 6.13 5.86 5.77 5.67 5.60 5.52 5.38 5.25 5.14 5.04 4.95 4.87 4.79 4.72 4.66 4.60 4.54 4.49 4.44
6.6 92.92 6.73 6.48 6.19 6.09 6.00 5.92 5.83 5.68 5.55 5.44 5.33 5.23 5.15 5.07 4.99 4.93 4.86 4.80 4.75 4.70
6.8 95.73 7.10 6.83 6.53 6.43 6.33 6.24 6.15 6.00 5.86 5.74 5.63 5.52 5.43 5.35 5.27 5.20 5.13 5.07 5.02 4.96
7.0 98.55 7.48 7.20 6.88 6.77 6.67 6.58 6.48 6.32 6.17 6.05 5.93 5.82 5.73 5.64 5.56 5.48 5.41 5.35 5.29 5.23
7.2 101.37 7.86 7.57 7.23 7.13 7.01 6.92 6.82 6.65 6.50 6.36 6.24 6.13 6.03 5.93 5.85 5.77 5.70 5.63 5.57 5.51
7.4 104.18 8.26 7.95 7.60 7.48 7.37 7.27 7.16 6.99 6.83 6.68 6.56 6.44 6.33 6.24 6.15 6.06 5.99 5.92 5.85 5.79
7.6 107.00 8.66 8.34 7.97 7.85 7.73 7.62 7.52 7.33 7.16 7.01 6.88 6.76 6.65 6.55 6.45 6.37 6.28 6.21 6.14 6.08
7.8 109.81 9.07 8.74 8.35 8.23 8.10 7.99 7.88 7.68 7.51 7.35 7.21 7.08 6.97 6.86 6.76 6.67 6.59 6.51 6.44 6.37
8.0 112.63 9.49 9.14 8.74 8.61 8.47 8.36 8.24 8.04 7.86 7.70 7.55 7.42 7.29 7.18 7.08 6.99 6.90 6.82 6.74 6.68

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
3" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 28.46 0.41 0.39 0.37 0.36 0.36 0.35 0.35 0.34 0.33 0.32 0.31 0.31 0.30 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.28 0.27 0.27
1.6 30.36 0.46 0.44 0.42 0.41 0.40 0.39 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.33 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.31 0.31 0.30
1.8 34.16 0.56 0.54 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.49 0.48 0.46 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.42 0.41 0.40 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.38 0.37
2.0 37.95 0.68 0.65 0.62 0.61 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.56 0.55 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.45
2.2 41.75 0.80 0.77 0.73 0.72 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.63 0.62 0.61 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.54
2.4 45.54 0.93 0.89 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.77 0.76 0.74 0.72 0.71 0.69 0.68 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.64 0.64 0.63
2.6 49.34 1.07 1.03 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.89 0.87 0.85 0.83 0.82 0.80 0.79 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.74 0.73
2.8 53.13 1.22 1.17 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.02 0.99 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.83
3.0 56.93 1.38 1.33 1.26 1.24 1.22 1.20 1.19 1.15 1.13 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.04 1.02 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.94
3.2 60.72 1.55 1.49 1.42 1.39 1.37 1.35 1.33 1.29 1.26 1.23 1.21 1.19 1.16 1.15 1.13 1.11 1.10 1.08 1.07 1.06
3.4 64.52 1.73 1.66 1.58 1.55 1.53 1.50 1.48 1.44 1.41 1.38 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.19 1.18
3.6 68.31 1.91 1.83 1.75 1.72 1.69 1.67 1.64 1.60 1.56 1.53 1.49 1.47 1.44 1.42 1.39 1.37 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.31
3.8 72.11 2.10 2.02 1.92 1.89 1.86 1.84 1.81 1.76 1.72 1.68 1.65 1.62 1.59 1.56 1.54 1.52 1.50 1.48 1.46 1.44
4.0 75.90 2.30 2.21 2.11 2.08 2.04 2.01 1.98 1.93 1.88 1.84 1.81 1.77 1.74 1.71 1.69 1.66 1.64 1.62 1.60 1.58
4.2 79.70 2.51 2.41 2.30 2.26 2.23 2.20 2.16 2.11 2.06 2.01 1.97 1.93 1.90 1.87 1.84 1.82 1.79 1.77 1.75 1.73
4.4 83.49 2.73 2.62 2.50 2.46 2.42 2.39 2.35 2.29 2.24 2.19 2.14 2.10 2.07 2.04 2.00 1.98 1.95 1.93 1.90 1.88
4.6 87.29 2.95 2.84 2.71 2.66 2.62 2.58 2.55 2.48 2.42 2.37 2.32 2.28 2.24 2.21 2.17 2.14 2.11 2.09 2.06 2.04
4.8 91.08 3.18 3.06 2.92 2.88 2.83 2.79 2.75 2.68 2.62 2.56 2.51 2.46 2.42 2.38 2.35 2.31 2.28 2.26 2.23 2.21
5.0 94.88 3.42 3.29 3.14 3.09 3.04 3.00 2.96 2.88 2.81 2.75 2.70 2.65 2.61 2.56 2.53 2.49 2.46 2.43 2.40 2.38
5.2 98.67 3.67 3.53 3.37 3.32 3.26 3.22 3.17 3.09 3.02 2.96 2.90 2.84 2.80 2.75 2.71 2.68 2.64 2.61 2.58 2.55
5.4 102.47 3.93 3.78 3.61 3.55 3.49 3.45 3.40 3.31 3.23 3.16 3.10 3.05 2.99 2.95 2.90 2.86 2.83 2.79 2.76 2.73
5.6 106.26 4.19 4.03 3.85 3.79 3.73 3.68 3.63 3.53 3.45 3.38 3.31 3.25 3.20 3.15 3.10 3.06 3.02 2.98 2.95 2.92
5.8 110.06 4.46 4.29 4.10 4.04 3.97 3.92 3.86 3.76 3.68 3.60 3.53 3.47 3.41 3.36 3.31 3.26 3.22 3.18 3.15 3.11
6.0 113.85 4.74 4.56 4.35 4.29 4.22 4.16 4.10 4.00 3.91 3.83 3.75 3.69 3.62 3.57 3.52 3.47 3.42 3.38 3.35 3.31
6.2 117.65 5.02 4.83 4.62 4.55 4.48 4.42 4.35 4.24 4.15 4.06 3.98 3.91 3.85 3.79 3.73 3.68 3.63 3.59 3.55 3.51
6.4 121.45 5.32 5.12 4.89 4.82 4.74 4.68 4.61 4.49 4.39 4.30 4.22 4.14 4.07 4.01 3.95 3.90 3.85 3.81 3.76 3.72
6.6 125.24 5.62 5.41 5.17 5.09 5.01 4.94 4.87 4.75 4.64 4.55 4.46 4.38 4.31 4.24 4.18 4.12 4.07 4.02 3.98 3.94
6.8 129.04 5.92 5.70 5.45 5.37 5.29 5.22 5.14 5.01 4.90 4.80 4.71 4.62 4.55 4.48 4.41 4.35 4.30 4.25 4.20 4.16
7.0 132.83 6.24 6.01 5.74 5.66 5.57 5.49 5.42 5.28 5.16 5.06 4.96 4.87 4.79 4.72 4.65 4.59 4.53 4.48 4.43 4.38
7.2 136.63 6.56 6.32 6.04 5.95 5.86 5.78 5.70 5.56 5.43 5.32 5.22 5.13 5.04 4.97 4.90 4.83 4.77 4.72 4.66 4.62
7.4 140.42 6.89 6.64 6.35 6.25 6.15 6.07 5.99 5.84 5.71 5.59 5.49 5.39 5.30 5.22 5.15 5.08 5.02 4.96 4.90 4.85
7.6 144.22 7.23 6.96 6.66 6.56 6.46 6.37 6.28 6.13 5.99 5.87 5.76 5.66 5.56 5.48 5.40 5.33 5.27 5.20 5.15 5.09
7.8 148.01 7.57 7.29 6.98 6.87 6.77 6.68 6.58 6.42 6.28 6.15 6.04 5.93 5.83 5.75 5.66 5.59 5.52 5.46 5.40 5.34
8.0 151.81 7.92 7.63 7.30 7.19 7.08 6.99 6.89 6.72 6.57 6.44 6.32 6.21 6.11 6.02 5.93 5.85 5.78 5.71 5.65 5.60

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
4" Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 36.88 0.35 0.33 0.32 0.31 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.27 0.27 0.26 0.26 0.25 0.25 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.23
1.6 39.34 0.39 0.37 0.35 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.33 0.32 0.31 0.31 0.30 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.28 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.26 0.26
1.8 44.26 0.48 0.46 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.41 0.41 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.33 0.33 0.32 0.32
2.0 49.17 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.52 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.47 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.41 0.41 0.40 0.40 0.39 0.39
2.2 54.09 0.68 0.65 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.51 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.48 0.47 0.47 0.46
2.4 59.01 0.79 0.76 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.68 0.66 0.65 0.63 0.62 0.61 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.54
2.6 63.93 0.92 0.88 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.74 0.73 0.71 0.70 0.69 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.65 0.64 0.63 0.62
2.8 68.84 1.04 1.00 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.91 0.90 0.87 0.85 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.78 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.71
3.0 73.76 1.18 1.13 1.08 1.06 1.04 1.03 1.01 0.99 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.87 0.86 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.82 0.81
3.2 78.68 1.32 1.27 1.21 1.19 1.17 1.15 1.14 1.11 1.08 1.06 1.03 1.01 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91
3.4 83.60 1.47 1.41 1.35 1.33 1.30 1.29 1.27 1.23 1.20 1.18 1.15 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.03 1.02 1.01
3.6 88.51 1.63 1.57 1.49 1.47 1.44 1.42 1.40 1.37 1.33 1.30 1.28 1.25 1.23 1.21 1.19 1.18 1.16 1.15 1.13 1.12
3.8 93.43 1.79 1.72 1.64 1.62 1.59 1.57 1.55 1.51 1.47 1.44 1.41 1.38 1.36 1.34 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.27 1.25 1.24
4.0 98.35 1.96 1.89 1.80 1.77 1.74 1.72 1.69 1.65 1.61 1.58 1.55 1.52 1.49 1.47 1.45 1.42 1.41 1.39 1.37 1.36
4.2 103.27 2.14 2.06 1.97 1.94 1.90 1.88 1.85 1.80 1.76 1.72 1.69 1.66 1.63 1.60 1.58 1.56 1.54 1.52 1.50 1.48
4.4 108.18 2.33 2.24 2.14 2.10 2.07 2.04 2.01 1.96 1.91 1.87 1.84 1.80 1.77 1.74 1.72 1.69 1.67 1.65 1.63 1.61
4.6 113.10 2.52 2.42 2.31 2.28 2.24 2.21 2.18 2.12 2.07 2.03 1.99 1.95 1.92 1.89 1.86 1.84 1.81 1.79 1.77 1.75
4.8 118.02 2.72 2.61 2.50 2.46 2.42 2.39 2.35 2.29 2.24 2.19 2.15 2.11 2.07 2.04 2.01 1.98 1.96 1.93 1.91 1.89
5.0 122.94 2.92 2.81 2.69 2.64 2.60 2.57 2.53 2.47 2.41 2.36 2.31 2.27 2.23 2.20 2.16 2.14 2.11 2.08 2.06 2.04
5.2 127.85 3.13 3.02 2.88 2.84 2.79 2.75 2.71 2.65 2.59 2.53 2.48 2.44 2.40 2.36 2.32 2.29 2.26 2.24 2.21 2.19
5.4 132.77 3.35 3.23 3.08 3.04 2.99 2.95 2.91 2.83 2.77 2.71 2.66 2.61 2.57 2.53 2.49 2.46 2.42 2.40 2.37 2.34
5.6 137.69 3.58 3.44 3.29 3.24 3.19 3.15 3.10 3.02 2.96 2.89 2.84 2.79 2.74 2.70 2.66 2.62 2.59 2.56 2.53 2.50
5.8 142.60 3.81 3.67 3.50 3.45 3.40 3.35 3.30 3.22 3.15 3.08 3.02 2.97 2.92 2.88 2.83 2.80 2.76 2.73 2.70 2.67
6.0 147.52 4.05 3.90 3.72 3.67 3.61 3.56 3.51 3.42 3.35 3.28 3.21 3.16 3.11 3.06 3.01 2.97 2.94 2.90 2.87 2.84
6.2 152.44 4.29 4.13 3.95 3.89 3.83 3.78 3.73 3.63 3.55 3.48 3.41 3.35 3.30 3.25 3.20 3.16 3.12 3.08 3.05 3.01
6.4 157.36 4.54 4.37 4.18 4.12 4.06 4.00 3.95 3.85 3.76 3.68 3.61 3.55 3.49 3.44 3.39 3.34 3.30 3.26 3.23 3.19
6.6 162.27 4.80 4.62 4.42 4.35 4.29 4.23 4.17 4.07 3.98 3.89 3.82 3.75 3.69 3.64 3.58 3.54 3.49 3.45 3.41 3.38
6.8 167.19 5.06 4.88 4.66 4.59 4.52 4.46 4.40 4.29 4.20 4.11 4.03 3.96 3.90 3.84 3.78 3.73 3.69 3.65 3.61 3.57
7.0 172.11 5.33 5.14 4.91 4.84 4.77 4.70 4.64 4.52 4.42 4.33 4.25 4.18 4.11 4.05 3.99 3.94 3.89 3.84 3.80 3.76
7.2 177.03 5.61 5.40 5.17 5.09 5.01 4.95 4.88 4.76 4.65 4.56 4.47 4.40 4.32 4.26 4.20 4.14 4.09 4.05 4.00 3.96
7.4 181.94 5.89 5.67 5.43 5.35 5.27 5.20 5.13 5.00 4.89 4.79 4.70 4.62 4.55 4.48 4.41 4.36 4.30 4.25 4.21 4.16
7.6 186.86 6.18 5.95 5.70 5.61 5.53 5.45 5.38 5.25 5.13 5.03 4.93 4.85 4.77 4.70 4.63 4.57 4.52 4.47 4.42 4.37
7.8 191.78 6.47 6.24 5.97 5.88 5.79 5.72 5.64 5.50 5.38 5.27 5.17 5.08 5.00 4.93 4.86 4.80 4.74 4.68 4.63 4.58
8.0 196.70 6.77 6.53 6.25 6.16 6.06 5.98 5.90 5.76 5.63 5.52 5.42 5.32 5.24 5.16 5.09 5.02 4.96 4.90 4.85 4.80

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Uponor PEX friction loss tables
110mm Uponor PEX (100% water)
Feet of head per 100 ft. of PEX
Velocity 40F 45F 50F 55F 60F 65F 70F 80F 90F 100F 110F 120F 130F 140F 150F 160F 170F 180F 190F 200F
GPM
(ft/s) 4C 7C 10C 13C 16C 18C 21C 27C 32C 38C 43C 49C 54C 60C 66C 71C 77C 82C 88C 93C
1.5 2.73 1.81 1.72 1.62 1.58 1.55 1.52 1.49 1.45 1.40 1.36 1.33 1.30 1.27 1.25 1.22 1.20 1.18 1.16 1.15 1.13
1.6 2.91 2.02 1.92 1.81 1.77 1.73 1.70 1.67 1.62 1.57 1.53 1.49 1.45 1.42 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.27
1.8 3.27 2.47 2.35 2.21 2.17 2.13 2.09 2.05 1.99 1.93 1.88 1.83 1.79 1.75 1.72 1.68 1.66 1.63 1.60 1.58 1.56
2.0 3.64 2.96 2.82 2.66 2.61 2.56 2.51 2.47 2.39 2.32 2.26 2.20 2.15 2.11 2.07 2.03 2.00 1.96 1.93 1.91 1.88
2.2 4.00 3.49 3.32 3.14 3.08 3.02 2.97 2.91 2.82 2.74 2.67 2.61 2.55 2.49 2.45 2.40 2.36 2.32 2.29 2.26 2.23
2.4 4.37 4.06 3.87 3.65 3.58 3.51 3.45 3.39 3.29 3.19 3.11 3.04 2.97 2.91 2.85 2.80 2.76 2.71 2.67 2.64 2.60
2.6 4.73 4.66 4.44 4.20 4.12 4.04 3.97 3.90 3.78 3.68 3.58 3.50 3.42 3.35 3.29 3.23 3.18 3.13 3.08 3.04 3.00
2.8 5.09 5.30 5.05 4.78 4.69 4.60 4.52 4.44 4.31 4.19 4.08 3.99 3.90 3.82 3.75 3.68 3.62 3.57 3.52 3.47 3.42
3.0 5.46 5.97 5.70 5.39 5.29 5.19 5.11 5.02 4.87 4.73 4.61 4.50 4.41 4.32 4.24 4.16 4.10 4.03 3.98 3.92 3.87
3.2 5.82 6.68 6.38 6.03 5.93 5.81 5.72 5.62 5.45 5.30 5.17 5.05 4.94 4.84 4.75 4.67 4.60 4.53 4.46 4.40 4.35
3.4 6.19 7.42 7.09 6.71 6.59 6.46 6.36 6.25 6.07 5.90 5.75 5.62 5.50 5.39 5.29 5.20 5.12 5.04 4.97 4.91 4.85
3.6 6.55 8.20 7.83 7.42 7.29 7.15 7.03 6.91 6.71 6.53 6.37 6.22 6.09 5.97 5.86 5.76 5.67 5.58 5.51 5.43 5.37
3.8 6.91 9.01 8.61 8.16 8.01 7.86 7.74 7.61 7.38 7.18 7.01 6.85 6.70 6.57 6.45 6.34 6.25 6.15 6.07 5.99 5.91
4.0 7.28 9.85 9.42 8.93 8.77 8.60 8.47 8.33 8.08 7.87 7.67 7.50 7.34 7.20 7.07 6.95 6.84 6.74 6.65 6.56 6.48
4.2 7.64 10.73 10.26 9.72 9.55 9.38 9.23 9.08 8.81 8.58 8.37 8.18 8.01 7.86 7.72 7.59 7.47 7.36 7.26 7.16 7.08
4.4 8.00 11.64 11.13 10.55 10.37 10.18 10.02 9.85 9.57 9.31 9.09 8.89 8.70 8.54 8.38 8.24 8.12 8.00 7.89 7.79 7.69
4.6 8.37 12.58 12.03 11.41 11.22 11.01 10.84 10.66 10.35 10.08 9.83 9.62 9.42 9.24 9.08 8.93 8.79 8.66 8.54 8.43 8.33
4.8 8.73 13.55 12.97 12.30 12.09 11.87 11.68 11.49 11.16 10.87 10.61 10.37 10.16 9.97 9.79 9.63 9.48 9.34 9.22 9.10 8.99
5.0 9.10 14.56 13.93 13.22 12.99 12.75 12.56 12.35 12.00 11.69 11.41 11.16 10.93 10.72 10.54 10.36 10.20 10.05 9.92 9.80 9.68
5.2 9.46 15.59 14.93 14.17 13.92 13.67 13.46 13.24 12.86 12.53 12.23 11.96 11.72 11.50 11.30 11.12 10.95 10.79 10.64 10.51 10.39
5.4 9.82 16.66 15.95 15.14 14.88 14.61 14.39 14.16 13.76 13.40 13.08 12.80 12.54 12.30 12.09 11.89 11.71 11.54 11.39 11.25 11.12
5.6 10.19 17.76 17.00 16.14 15.87 15.59 15.35 15.10 14.67 14.30 13.96 13.66 13.38 13.13 12.90 12.69 12.50 12.32 12.16 12.01 11.87
5.8 10.55 18.89 18.09 17.18 16.89 16.58 16.33 16.07 15.62 15.22 14.86 14.54 14.25 13.98 13.74 13.52 13.32 13.13 12.95 12.79 12.64
6.0 10.92 20.05 19.20 18.24 17.93 17.61 17.35 17.07 16.59 16.17 15.79 15.45 15.14 14.86 14.60 14.37 14.15 13.95 13.77 13.60 13.44
6.2 11.28 21.24 20.34 19.33 19.00 18.66 18.38 18.09 17.58 17.14 16.74 16.38 16.05 15.76 15.49 15.24 15.01 14.80 14.61 14.43 14.26
6.4 11.64 22.46 21.51 20.44 20.10 19.74 19.45 19.14 18.61 18.14 17.71 17.34 16.99 16.68 16.40 16.13 15.89 15.67 15.47 15.28 15.10
6.6 12.01 23.71 22.71 21.59 21.23 20.85 20.54 20.22 19.66 19.16 18.71 18.32 17.95 17.63 17.33 17.05 16.80 16.56 16.35 16.15 15.96
6.8 12.37 24.98 23.94 22.76 22.38 21.99 21.66 21.32 20.73 20.21 19.74 19.32 18.94 18.59 18.28 17.99 17.73 17.48 17.25 17.04 16.84
7.0 12.73 26.29 25.20 23.96 23.56 23.15 22.81 22.45 21.83 21.28 20.79 20.35 19.95 19.59 19.26 18.95 18.68 18.41 18.18 17.96 17.75
7.2 13.10 27.63 26.49 25.18 24.77 24.34 23.98 23.60 22.95 22.38 21.86 21.40 20.98 20.60 20.26 19.94 19.65 19.37 19.12 18.89 18.68
7.4 13.46 29.00 27.80 26.44 26.01 25.55 25.17 24.78 24.10 23.50 22.96 22.48 22.04 21.64 21.28 20.95 20.64 20.35 20.09 19.85 19.63
7.6 13.83 30.39 29.14 27.72 27.27 26.79 26.40 25.98 25.28 24.65 24.08 23.58 23.12 22.70 22.33 21.98 21.66 21.36 21.08 20.83 20.60
7.8 14.19 31.82 30.51 29.03 28.55 28.06 27.65 27.22 26.47 25.82 25.23 24.70 24.22 23.79 23.39 23.03 22.70 22.38 22.10 21.83 21.59
8.0 14.55 33.27 31.91 30.36 29.87 29.35 28.92 28.47 27.70 27.01 26.40 25.85 25.35 24.90 24.49 24.10 23.76 23.43 23.13 22.86 22.60

Note: For systems with glycol or velocities outside this range, please visit Uponors online calculator available at
uponorpro.com/calculator.

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Appendix C
Fitting Cv data
The resulting friction loss across the fitting is 0.63 feet.
This calculation must be done for the remaining fittings in the EP reducing tees Flow/port Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)
distribution line under analysis and added together to calculate Through 45.2 1.9
the total fitting losses. Reference the following tables for 114 x 114 x 12
Branch 4.1 3.9
equivalent length comparisons.
Through 43.4 2.3
114 x 114 x 34
Branch 8.9 5.7
EP tees Flow/port Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)
Through 33.0 4.2
114 x 114 x 1
Through 7.7 1.0 Branch 15.8 6.3
1
2 x 12 x 12
Branch 3.4 6.3 Through 19.5 4.0
112 x 1 x 34
Through 15.7 1.5 Branch 9.3 5.1
3
4 x 34 x 34
Branch 5.4 15.6 Through 18.9 4.3
112 x 1 x 1
Through 30.5 1.3 Branch 15.6 6.5
1x1x1
Branch 11.3 12.7 Through 19.1 4.2
112 x 1 x 112
Through 34.0 3.8 Branch 26.5 14.9
114 x 114 x 114
Branch 23.9 8.6 Through 33.1 4.2
112 x 114 x 34
Through 63.7 1.8 Branch 6.3 11.3
112 x 112 x 112
Branch 31.0 10.6 Through 36.4 3.1
112 x 114 x 1
Through 150.7 0.8 Branch 11.2 13.1
2x2x2
Branch 52.5 15.5 Through 45.4 2.0
112 x 114 x 114
Through 197.2 2.7 Branch 17.0 17.7
212 x 212 x 212
Branch 81.5 22.3 Through 60.5 2.4
112 x 112 x 12
Through 286.6 2.8 Branch 3.4 6.3
3x3x3
Branch 122.8 23.9 Through 56.0 2.9
112 x 112 x 34
Branch 9.0 5.4
Through 53.8 3.1
EP reducing tees Flow/port Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft) 112 x 112 x 1
Branch 15.3 6.9
1
2 x 12 x 34 Branch 3.8 4.1 Through 54.3 3.2
112 x 112 x 114
Through 4.6 3.5 Branch 33.7 4.1
3
4 x 12 x 12
Branch 3.4 6.4 Through 43.5 4.9
2 x 112 x 34
Through 5.4 2.3 Branch 8.4 6.2
3
4 x 12 x 34
Branch 5.4 16.1 Through 42.4 5.5
2 x 112 x 1
Through 14.2 2.0 Branch 13.9 8.4
3
4 x 34 x 12
Branch 3.1 7.6 Through 41.8 5.6
2 x 112 x 114
3
4 x 34 x 1 Branch 8.7 5.7 Branch 22.0 10.3
Through 12.8 2.4 Through 42.1 5.4
1 x 34 x 34 2 x 112 x 112
Branch 5.3 16.7 Branch 28.5 13.0
Through 12.9 2.4 Through 38.6 6.6
1 x 34 x 1 2 x 112 x 2
Branch 10.5 15.1 Branch 51.8 16.1
Through 32.2 1.2 Through 111.1 2.7
1 x 1 x 12 2 x 2 x 12
Branch 3.4 6.5 Branch 4.3 4.0
Through 27.8 1.7 Through 115.0 2.7
1 x 1 x 34 2 x 2 x 34
Branch 8.2 6.4 Branch 8.2 6.8

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 EP reducing tees Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

Through 119.7 2.4

2x2x1
Branch 13.8 8.5
Through 107.0 3.1
2 x 2 x 114
Branch 23.6 8.8
Through 115.8 2.5
2 x 2 x 112
Branch 29.9 11.7
Through 80.4 5.9
212 x 2 x 112
Branch 30.2 11.2
Through 79.5 5.7
212 x 2 x 2
Branch 51.8 16.0
Through 209.6 2.0
212 x 212 x 34
Branch 8.5 6.0
Through 202.0 2.4
212 x 212 x 1
Branch 17.5 5.0
Through 198.8 2.5
212 x 212 x 114
Branch 22.4 9.7
Through 200.0 2.5
212 x 212 x 112
Branch 29.8 11.5
Through 193.2 2.7
212 x 212 x 2
Branch 53.6 14.7
Through 69.9 8.1
3x2x2
Branch 52.8 15.3
Through 132.5 7.5
3 x 212 x 112
Branch 29.2 12.0
Through 133.2 7.4
3 x 212 x 2
Branch 51.7 16.4
Through 294.9 2.7
3 x 3 x 34
Branch 8.5 6.0
Through 291.4 2.8
3x3x1
Branch 14.8 7.3
Through 290.4 3.0
3 x 3 x 114
Branch 22.8 9.3
Through 290.5 2.9
3 x 3 x 112
Branch 29.9 11.3
Through 287.6 3.0
3x3x2
Branch 53.8 14.6
Through 288.3 3.0
3 x 3 x 212
Branch 82.2 22.2

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EP coupling Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)
1
2 x 12 Through 8.3 0.8
3
4 x 2 1
Through 5.2 2.6
3
4 x 34 Through 19.0 0.9
1 x 4 3
Through 12.5 2.7
1x1 Through 33.8 0.9
1 4 x 4
1 3
Through 10.9 3.6
1 4 x 1
1
Through 22.3 2.6
114 x 114 Through 53.3 1.1
1 2 x 4
1 3
Through 10.8 3.5
112 x 1 Through 19.0 4.3
112 x 114 Through 33.9 3.7
1 2 x 1 2
1 1
Through 69.5 1.4
2 x 112 Through 45.2 4.6
2x2 Through 107.8 2.7
212 x 114 Through 29.3 5.4
2 2 x 1 2
1 1
Through 35.9 7.5
2 2 x 2
1
Through 82.6 5.4
212 x 212 Through 219.1 1.7
3x2 Through 73.4 7.2
3 x 212 Through 136.2 7.1
3x3 Through 320.6 1.9

45 elbows Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

112 Through 33.1 9.3

2 Through 68.9 8.8
2 2
1
Through 136.8 6.9
3 Through 195.5 8.3

90 elbows Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

2
1
Through 2.6 10.4
3
4 Through 6.7 10.8
1 Through 11.9 11.5
114 Through 22.2 10.0
112 Through 29.7 11.5
2 Through 50.2 17.1
212 Through 86.0 20.0
3 Through 125.0 23.2

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 Sweat adapters Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

2 PEX x 12 Copper
1
Through 5.7 2.0
1
2 PEX x 34 Copper Through 5.1 2.7
3
4 PEX x 2 Copper
1
Through 8.8 1.4
3
4 PEX x 34 Copper Through 13.4 2.1
3
4 PEX x 1 Copper Through 10.9 3.7
1 PEX x 1 Copper Through 22.1 2.4
114 PEX x 114 Copper Through 34.0 3.9
1 2 PEX x 1 2 Copper
1 1
Through 45.5 4.3
2 PEX x 2 Copper Through 83.6 5.3
2 2 PEX x 2 2 Copper
1 1
Through 136.2 6.9
3 PEX x 3 Copper Through 189.1 8.8

Fitting adapters Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)
1
2 PEX x 2 Copper
1
Through 7.7 1.0
1
2 PEX x 4 Copper
3
Cu to PEX 5.6 2.2
3
4 PEX x 12 Copper PEX to Cu 8.8 1.5
3
4 PEX x 34 Copper Through 15.7 1.5
3
4 PEX x 1 Copper Cu to PEX 11.4 3.1
1 PEX x 1 Copper Through 30.5 1.3
1 4 PEX x 1 4 Copper
1 1
Through 34.0 3.8
112 PEX x 112 Copper Through 63.7 1.8
2 PEX x 2 Copper Through 150.7 0.8

Male adapters Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)
1
2 PEX x 12 MNPT Through 5.0 2.3
1
2 PEX x 34 MNPT NPT to PEX 6.2 1.8
3
4 PEX x 4 MNPT
3
Through 11.3 2.7
4 PEX x 1 MNPT
3
NPT to PEX 10.9 3.4
1 PEX x 34 MNPT PEX to NPT 17.8 1.2
1 PEX x 1 MNPT Through 19.9 3.2
114 PEX x 114 MNPT Through 32.4 4.2
112 PEX x 112 MNPT Through 39.3 5.5
2 PEX x 2 MNPT Through 78.6 5.6
212 PEX x 212 MNPT Through 227.3 1.5
3 PEX x 3 MNPT Through 187.5 9.1

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Female adapters Nominal size (in) Flow path Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

2 PEX x 12 FNPT
1
Through 4.8 2.5
1
2 PEX x 34 FNPT NPT to PEX 5.1 2.7
3
4 PEX x 4 FNPT
3
Through 12.0 2.3
4 PEX x 1 NPT
3
NPT to PEX 10.8 3.6
1 PEX x 1 FNPT Through 19.7 3.8
1 4 PEX x 1 4 FNPT
1 1
Through 30.8 4.8
112 PEX x 112 FNPT Through 40.9 5.1
2 PEX x 2 FNPT Through 77.7 5.7

Brass ball valves (large bore) Nominal size (in) Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

2"
1
7.2 1.2
4"
3
10.7 3.6

Brass ball valves (full port) Nominal size (in) Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)

4"
3
13.5 2.2
1" 22.3 2.8

ProPEX brass ball valves

Nominal size (in) Avg. Cv Eq. length (ft)
(full port)
1
2 PEX x 12 PEX 7.0 2.75
3
4 PEX x 4 PEX
3
18.7 3.25
1 PEX x 1 PEX 29.0 4.27
114 PEX x 114 PEX 54.7 4.75
112 PEX x 112 PEX 68.2 5.68
2 PEX x 2 PEX 132.2 7.125

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Appendix D B C
ProPEX fitting dimensions A
D

Edge O.C. to O.C. to Edge O.C. to

ProPEX reducing tees to stop stop + ring stop + ring to stop stop + ring
A B C D E
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm
0.719 0.790 0.790 0.719 0.600
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4755575
18 20 20 18 15
0.955 0.640 0.770 0.719 0.620
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4757555
24 16 20 18 16
0.955 0.620 0.780 0.719 0.620
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4757557
24 16 20 18 16
0.955 0.640 0.790 0.955 0.620
" PEX x " PEX x 58" PEX Q4757563
24 16 20 24 16
0.955 0.640 0.790 0.955 0.620
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4757550
24 16 20 24 16
0.955 0.790 0.965 0.955 0.830
" PEX x " PEX x 1" PEX Q4757710
24 20 25 24 21
1.191 0.830 0.965 0.955 0.790
1" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4751775
31 21 25 24 20
1.191 0.830 0.965 0.955 0.830
1" PEX x " PEX x 1" PEX Q4751751
31 21 25 24 21
1.191 0.830 1.005 1.191 0.770
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751150
31 21 26 31 20
1.191 0.830 1.005 1.191 0.790
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751175
31 21 26 31 20
1.445 1.070 1.105 1.191 1.030
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751317
37 27 28 31 26
1.445 1.070 1.105 1.191 1.070
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751311
37 27 28 31 27
1.445 0.870 0.890 1.445 0.810
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751350
37 22 23 37 21
1.445 0.890 1.040 1.445 0.850
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751337
37 23 27 37 22
1.445 1.070 1.105 1.445 1.070
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751331
37 27 28 37 27
1.714 1.250 1.310 1.191 1.210
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751517
44 32 34 31 31
1.714 1.250 1.310 1.191 1.250
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751511
44 32 34 31 32

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 B C
A
D

Edge O.C. to O.C. to Edge O.C. to

ProPEX reducing tees to stop stop + ring stop + ring to stop stop + ring
A B C D E
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm
1.714 1.250 1.390 1.191 1.080
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751505
44 32 36 31 28
1.714 1.150 1.290 1.445 1.000
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751537
44 29 33 37 26
1.714 1.150 1.290 1.445 1.040
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751531
44 29 33 37 27
1.714 1.150 1.290 1.445 1.040
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751533
44 29 33 37 27
1.714 0.750 0.890 1.714 0.910
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751550
44 19 23 44 23
1.714 1.170 1.310 1.714 1.210
1" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4751557
44 30 34 44 31
1.714 1.170 1.310 1.714 1.250
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751551
44 30 34 44 32
1.714 1.170 1.310 1.714 1.250
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751553
44 30 34 44 32
2.157 1.320 1.460 1.714 1.405
2" PEX x 1" PEX x " PEX Q4752575
55 34 37 44 36
2.157 1.320 1.460 1.714 1.445
2" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752051
55 34 37 44 37
2.157 1.375 1.515 1.714 1.445
2" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752053
55 35 39 44 37
2.157 1.375 1.515 1.714 1.445
2" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752055
55 35 39 44 37
2.157 1.750 1.890 1.714 1.210
2" PEX x 1" PEX x 2" PEX Q4752152
55 45 48 44 31
2.157 0.750 0.950 2.157 1.120
2" PEX x 2" PEX x " PEX Q4752250
55 19 24 55 29
2.157 1.320 1.520 2.157 1.405
2" PEX x 2" PEX x " PEX Q4752275
55 34 39 55 36
2.157 1.320 1.520 2.157 1.445
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752210
55 34 39 55 37
2.157 1.320 1.520 2.157 1.445
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752213
55 34 39 55 37
2.157 1.320 1.520 2.157 1.445
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752215
55 34 39 55 37

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 B C
A
D

Edge O.C. to O.C. to Edge O.C. to

ProPEX reducing tees to stop stop + ring stop + ring to stop stop + ring
A B C D E
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm
2.83 1.85 1.85 2.157 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752525
73 47 47 55 37
2.83 2.25 2.25 2.157 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4752522
73 58 58 55 37
2.83 1.4 1.4 2.83 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x " PEX Q4752557
73 36 36 73 37
2.83 1.5 1.5 2.83 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752510
73 38 38 73 37
2.83 1.75 1.75 2.83 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752513
73 45 45 73 37
2.83 1.85 1.85 2.83 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4752515
73 47 47 73 37
2.83 2.25 2.25 2.83 1.46
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4752520
73 58 58 73 37
3.38 2.25 2.25 2.157 1.7
3" PEX x 2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4753220
87 58 58 55 44
3.38 1.85 1.85 2.83 1.7
3" PEX x 2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4753215
87 47 47 73 44
3.38 2.25 2.25 2.83 1.7
3" PEX x 2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4753252
87 58 58 73 44
3.38 1.4 1.4 3.38 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x " PEX Q4753375
87 36 36 87 44
3.38 1.5 1.5 3.38 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x 1" PEX Q4753310
87 38 38 87 44
3.38 1.75 1.75 3.38 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x 1" PEX Q4753313
87 45 45 87 44
3.38 1.85 1.85 3.38 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x 1" PEX Q4753315
87 47 47 87 44
3.38 2.25 2.25 3.38 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x 2" PEX Q4753320
87 58 58 87 44
3.38 2.75 2.75 3.38 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x 2" PEX Q4753325
87 71 71 87 44

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 B
A

C
Edge to O.C. to pipe O.C. to pipe
ProPEX tees pipe stop stop + ring stop + ring
A B C
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm
0.72 0.660 0.48
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4755050
18 17 12
0.96 0.790 0.65
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX Q4757575
24 20
1.19 1.005 0.83
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4751010
31 26 21

1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1.45 1.105 1.07

Q4751313
1" PEX 37 28 27

1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1.71 1.310 1.25

Q4751515
1" PEX 44 34 32
2.16 1.770 1.80
2" PEX x 2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4752000
55 45 46
0.71 0.630 0.380
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX LF4705050
18 1 1
0.95 0.789 0.460
" PEX x " PEX x " PEX LF4707575
24 20 12
1.18 1.005 0.699
1" PEX x 1" PEX x 1" PEX LF4701010
30 26 18

2" PEX x 2" PEX x 2.83 2.7 1.46

Q4752500
2" PEX 73 69 37
3.38 2.75 1.7
3" PEX x 3" PEX x 3" PEX Q4753000
87 71 44

Dim
A Edge to O.C. to pipe O.C. to
ProPEX 45 elbows pipe stop stop + ring pipe stop
C A B C
Description
B Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm
2.314 0.74 1.714
1" PEX x 1" PEX 45 Elbow Q4761515
B 59 19 44
2.907 0.95 2.157
2" PEX x 2" PEX 45 Elbow Q4762020
75 24 55
3.83 1.25 2.83
C PEX x 2" PEX 45 Elbow
2" Q4762525
A 98 32 73
4.48 1.35 3.38
3" PEX x 3" PEX 45 Elbow Q4763030
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A
Edge to O.C. to pipe O.C. to
ProPEX elbows pipe stop stop + ring pipe stop + ring
C
A B C
B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm
1.269 0.63 0.719
" PEX x " PEX EP Elbow Q4760500 B
33 16 18
1.63 0.775 0.955
" PEX x " PEX EP Elbow Q4760750
42 20 24
2.051 1 1.191 C
1" PEX x 1" PEX EP Elbow Q4761000 A
53 26 31
2.445 1.14 1.445
1" PEX x 1" PEX EP Elbow Q4761250
63 29 37
2.77 1.34 1.714
1" PEX x 1" PEX EP Elbow Q4761500
71 34 44
3.757 1.8 2.157
2" PEX x 2" PEX EP Elbow Q4762000
96 46 55
1.64 0.795 0.955
" PEX x " PEX Brass Elbow LF4710750
42 20 24
2.06 1.02 1.191
1" PEX x 1" PEX Brass Elbow LF4711000
53 26 31
4.93 2.35 2.83
2" PEX x 2" PEX Elbow Q4762500 B
126 60 73
5.88 2.75 3.38
3" PEX x 3" PEX Elbow Q4763000
151 71 87 A

Edge to O.C. to pipe stop Edge to O.C. to pipe stop

ProPEX couplings pipe stop + ring chamfer ProPEX couplings pipe stop + ring chamfer
A B A B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
0.72 0.14 0.65 0.21
" PEX x " PEX Q4775050 " PEX x " PEX LF4545050
18 4 17
0.96 0.16 0.95 0.16
" PEX x " PEX Q4777575 " PEX x " PEX LF4547575
25 4 24 4
1.19 0.20 1.18 0.20
1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4771010 1" PEX x 1" PEX LF4541010
31 5 30 5
1.45 0.22 2.83 0.375
1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4771313 2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4772525
37 6 73 10
1.72 0.22 3.38 0.375
1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4771515 3" PEX x 3" PEX Q4773030
44 6 87 10
2.16 0.33
2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4772020
55 8

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 B
A

Edge to O.C. to pipe stop Edge to O.C. to pipe stop

ProPEX reducing couplings pipe stop + ring chamfer pipe stop + ring chamfer
A B C D
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm in/mm in/mm
0.96 0.1425 0.72 0.1625
" PEX x " PEX Q4775075
25 2 18 4
0.96 0.1625 1.19 0.2025
" PEX x 1" PEX Q4777510
25 2 31 5
0.96 0.215 1.45 0.175
1" PEX x " PEX Q4771307
25 2 37 4
1.20 0.215 1.45 0.215
1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4771310
31 2 37 6
0.75 0.215 1.72 0.175
1" PEX x " PEX Q4771507
19 2 44 4
1.20 0.215 1.72 0.215
1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4771510
31 2 44 6
1.45 0.215 1.72 0.215
1" PEX x 1" PEX Q4771513
37 2 44 6
1.77 0.325 2.16 0.265
2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4772015
3 3 55 7
0.95 0.1625 1.16 0.2025
" PEX x 1" PEX LF4547510
24 2 30 5
2.83 0.375 1.458 0.125
2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4772513
73 10 37 3
2.83 0.375 1.715 0.125
2" PEX x 1" PEX Q4772515
73 10 44 3
2.83 0.375 2.16 0.125
2" PEX x 2" PEX Q4772520
73 10 55 3
3.38 0.375 2.159 0.125
3" PEX x 2" PEX Q4773020
87 10 55 3
3.38 0.375 2.83 0.125
3" PEX x 2" PEX Q4773025
87 10 73 3

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ProPEX LF brass and brass Edge to O.C. to pipe B
pipe stop stop + ring
male threaded adapters A
A B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
0.591 0.205
" PEX x " NPT LF4523850
15 5

LF4525050 0.748 0.195

" PEX x " NPT
Q5525050 19 5
0.709 0.205
" PEX x " NPT LF4525075
18 5

LF4527575 0.93 0.215

" PEX x " NPT*
Q5527575 24 6

LF4527510 0.945 0.225

" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5527510 24 6

LF4521075 1.181 0.265

1" PEX x " NPT
Q5521075 30 6

LF4521010 1.214 0.255

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5521010 31 7

LF4521313 1.478 0.255

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5521313 38 7

LF4521515 1.704 0.265

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5521515 44 7

LF4522020 2.172 0.4

2" PEX x 2" NPT*
Q5522020 56 10
2.83 0.375
2" PEX x 2" NPT LF4522525
73 10
3.38 0.375
3" PEX x 3" NPT LF4523030
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 ProPEX LF brass and brass Edge to O.C. to pipe A
pipe stop stop + ring
female threaded adapters B
A B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
LF4575050 0.709 0.155
" PEX x " NPT
Q5575050 18 4
0.709 0.155
" PEX x " NPT LF4575075
18 4

LF4577575 0.945 0.175

" PEX x " NPT*
Q5577575 24 4

LF4577510 0.945 0.205

" PEX x 1" NPT
Q5577510 24 5

LF4571010 1.181 0.245

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5571010 30 6

LF4571313 1.445 0.24

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5571313 37 6

LF4571515 1.704 0.24

1" PEX x 1" NPT
Q5571515 44 6

LF4572020 2.146 0.3

2" PEX x 2" NPT*
Q5572020 55 8

ProPEX LF Edge to O.C. to pipe

pipe stop stop + ring
copper straight stubs
A B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
2.83 0.475
2" x 2" LF2962525
73 12
3 0.5
3" x 2" LF2963030
87 13

B
A

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 ProPEX LF brass and Edge to O.C. to pipe
pipe stop stop + ring
brass sweat adapters* A B B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
A
0.591 0.1425
38" PEX x " Copper LF4513850
15 4

LF4515050 0.709 0.1425

" PEX x " Copper
Q5515050 18 4
0.709 0.1425
" PEX x " Copper LF4515075
18 4

LF4517550 0.945 0.1625

" PEX x " Copper
Q5517550 24 4

LF4517575 0.945 0.1625

" PEX x " NPT*
Q5517575 24 4

LF4517510 0.945 0.1625

" PEX x 1" NPT
Q5517510 24 4

LF4511010 1.181 0.2025

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5511010 30 5

LF4511313 1.4455 0.2025

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5511313 37 5

LF4511515 1.704 0.2025

1" PEX x 1" NPT
Q5511515 44 5

LF4512020 2.147 0.3

2" PEX x 2" NPT*
Q5512020 55 8
2.83 0.125
2" PEX x 2" NPT LF4512525
73 3
ProPEX LF brass and Edge to O.C. to pipe
3.38 0.125 pipe stop
3" PEX x 3" NPT LF4513030 stop + ring
87 3 brass fitting adapters* A B
*Sweated onto copper stub Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
LF4505050 0.709 0.1425
" PEX x " Copper
Q5505050 18 4
0.709 0.1425
" PEX x " Copper LF4505075
18 4

LF4507550 0.945 0.1625

" PEX x " Copper
Q5507550 24 4
B
LF4507575 0.9455 0.1625
A " PEX x " NPT*
Q5507575 24 4

LF4507510 0.9455 0.1625

" PEX x 1" NPT
Q5507510 24 4

LF4501010 1.181 0.2025

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5501010 30 5

LF4501313 1.4455 0.2025

1" PEX x 1" NPT*
Q5501313 37 5

LF4501515 1.704 0.2025

1" PEX x 1" NPT
Q5501515 44 5

LF4502020 2.147 0.325

2" PEX x 2" NPT*
Q5502020 55 8

*Sweated into hub-end of fitting

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 Delta
ProPEX rings A&B A
A
Description Part no. in/mm
" ProPEX Ring with Stop Q4690512 0.08
B
" ProPEX Ring with Stop Q4690756 0.1

1" ProPEX Ring with Stop Q4691000 0.14

1" ProPEX Ring with Stop Q4691250 0.14

1" ProPEX Ring with Stop Q4691500 0.14

2" ProPEX Ring with Stop Q4692000 0.2

ProPEX brass O.C. to pipe Edge to

stop + ring pipe stop
R32 manifold elbows
A B B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
1.00 0.945 A
R32 x " ProPEX Elbow Q4153275
26 24
1.04 1.181
R32 x 1" ProPEX Elbow Q4153210
27 30
0.99 1.445
R32 x 1" ProPEX Elbow Q4153213
25 37
0.99 1.704
R32 x 1" ProPEX Elbow Q4153215
25 44

ProPEX brass Edge to O.C. to pipe

R32 manifold fittings
pipe stop stop + ring B
A B
Description Part no. in/mm in/mm
0.95 0.275
R32 x " ProPEX Q4143275
24 7
1.18 0.315
R32 x 1" ProPEX Q4143210
30 8
1.45 0.315
R32 x 1" ProPEX Q4143213
37 8
A
1.70 0.315
R32 x 1" ProPEX Q4143215
44 8

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Appendix E
Expansion arm and loop calculations
Thermal expansion in restrain a buried or For example, the extent of connections and changes in
underground applications concrete-encased pipe compaction near the pipe direction all help to anchor a
For direct-burial applications, from both lateral and axial can affect the quality of pipe in the surrounding soil.
mitigate the effects of thermal movement with surrounding contact between the pipe
expansion with a proper embedment material. The and surrounding soil. The
installation that provides magnitude of the frictional anchoring or restraining effect
adequate resistance to axial restraining force is dependent of surrounding soil on pipe
stress. Per PPI TR-21 Thermal on the nature of the soil movement can be significantly
Expansion and Contraction and on installation and augmented by external
in Plastics Piping Systems, operating conditions. pipe geometry. Tees, lateral

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m) see pages 101 to 110.

" PEX pipe expansion arm " PEX pipe expansion arm
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.04 1.90 0.38 0.76 50 0.2 4.24 0.85 1.70
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

60 0.048 2.08 0.42 0.83 60 0.24 4.65 0.93 1.86

70 0.056 2.24 0.45 0.90 70 0.28 5.02 1.00 2.01
10 50
80 0.064 2.40 0.48 0.96 80 0.32 5.37 1.07 2.15
90 0.072 2.55 0.51 1.02 90 0.36 5.69 1.14 2.28
100 0.08 2.68 0.54 1.07 100 0.4 6.00 1.20 2.40
50 0.08 2.68 0.54 1.07 50 0.24 4.65 0.93 1.86
60 0.096 2.94 0.59 1.18 60 0.288 5.09 1.02 2.04
70 0.112 3.17 0.63 1.27 70 0.336 5.50 1.10 2.20
20 60
80 0.128 3.39 0.68 1.36 80 0.384 5.88 1.18 2.35
90 0.144 3.60 0.72 1.44 90 0.432 6.24 1.25 2.49
100 0.16 3.79 0.76 1.52 100 0.48 6.57 1.31 2.63
50 0.12 3.29 0.66 1.31 50 0.28 5.02 1.00 2.01
60 0.144 3.60 0.72 1.44 60 0.336 5.50 1.10 2.20
70 0.168 3.89 0.78 1.56 70 0.392 5.94 1.19 2.38
30 70
80 0.192 4.16 0.83 1.66 80 0.448 6.35 1.27 2.54
90 0.216 4.41 0.88 1.76 90 0.504 6.73 1.35 2.69
100 0.24 4.65 0.93 1.86 100 0.56 7.10 1.42 2.84
50 0.16 3.79 0.76 1.52 50 0.32 5.37 1.07 2.15
60 0.192 4.16 0.83 1.66 60 0.384 5.88 1.18 2.35
70 0.224 4.49 0.90 1.80 70 0.448 6.35 1.27 2.54
40 80
80 0.256 4.80 0.96 1.92 80 0.512 6.79 1.36 2.72
90 0.288 5.09 1.02 2.04 90 0.576 7.20 1.44 2.88
100 0.32 5.37 1.07 2.15 100 0.64 7.59 1.52 3.04
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 " PEX pipe expansion arm " PEX pipe expansion arm
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.36 5.69 1.14 2.28 50 0.64 7.59 1.52 3.04
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

60 0.432 6.24 1.25 2.49 60 0.768 8.31 1.66 3.33

70 0.504 6.73 1.35 2.69 70 0.896 8.98 1.80 3.59
90 160
80 0.576 7.20 1.44 2.88 80 1.024 9.60 1.92 3.84
90 0.648 7.64 1.53 3.05 90 1.152 10.18 2.04 4.07
100 0.72 8.05 1.61 3.22 100 1.28 10.73 2.15 4.29
50 0.4 6.00 1.20 2.40
60 0.48 6.57 1.31 2.63
70 0.56 7.10 1.42 2.84
100
80 0.64 7.59 1.52 3.04 " PEX pipe expansion arm
90 0.72 8.05 1.61 3.22 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
100 0.8 8.49 1.70 3.39 (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)

50 0.44 6.29 1.26 2.52 50 0.04 2.24 0.45 0.90

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.528 6.89 1.38 2.76 60 0.048 2.46 0.49 0.98
70 0.616 7.45 1.49 2.98 70 0.056 2.66 0.53 1.06
110 10
80 0.704 7.96 1.59 3.18 80 0.064 2.84 0.57 1.14
90 0.792 8.44 1.69 3.38 90 0.072 3.01 0.60 1.20
100 0.88 8.90 1.78 3.56 100 0.08 3.17 0.63 1.27
50 0.48 6.57 1.31 2.63 50 0.08 3.17 0.63 1.27
60 0.576 7.20 1.44 2.88 60 0.096 3.48 0.70 1.39
70 0.672 7.78 1.56 3.11 70 0.112 3.76 0.75 1.50
120 20
80 0.768 8.31 1.66 3.33 80 0.128 4.02 0.80 1.61
90 0.864 8.82 1.76 3.53 90 0.144 4.26 0.85 1.70
100 0.96 9.30 1.86 3.72 100 0.16 4.49 0.90 1.80
50 0.52 6.84 1.37 2.74 50 0.12 3.89 0.78 1.56
60 0.624 7.49 1.50 3.00 60 0.144 4.26 0.85 1.70
70 0.728 8.09 1.62 3.24 70 0.168 4.60 0.92 1.84
130 30
80 0.832 8.65 1.73 3.46 80 0.192 4.92 0.98 1.97
90 0.936 9.18 1.84 3.67 90 0.216 5.22 1.04 2.09
100 1.04 9.67 1.93 3.87 100 0.24 5.50 1.10 2.20
50 0.56 7.10 1.42 2.84 50 0.16 4.49 0.90 1.80
60 0.672 7.78 1.56 3.11 60 0.192 4.92 0.98 1.97
70 0.784 8.40 1.68 3.36 70 0.224 5.31 1.06 2.13
140 40
80 0.896 8.98 1.80 3.59 80 0.256 5.68 1.14 2.27
90 1.008 9.52 1.90 3.81 90 0.288 6.02 1.20 2.41
100 1.12 10.04 2.01 4.02 100 0.32 6.35 1.27 2.54
50 0.6 7.35 1.47 2.94 50 0.2 5.02 1.00 2.01
60 0.72 8.05 1.61 3.22 60 0.24 5.50 1.10 2.20
70 0.84 8.69 1.74 3.48 70 0.28 5.94 1.19 2.38
150 50
80 0.96 9.30 1.86 3.72 80 0.32 6.35 1.27 2.54
90 1.08 9.86 1.97 3.94 90 0.36 6.73 1.35 2.69
100 1.2 10.39 2.08 4.16 100 0.4 7.10 1.42 2.84

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.24 5.50 1.10 2.20 50 0.52 8.09 1.62 3.24
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.288 6.02 1.20 2.41 60 0.624 8.87 1.77 3.55
70 0.336 6.51 1.30 2.60 70 0.728 9.58 1.92 3.83
60 130
80 0.384 6.96 1.39 2.78 80 0.832 10.24 2.05 4.10
90 0.432 7.38 1.48 2.95 90 0.936 10.86 2.17 4.34
100 0.48 7.78 1.56 3.11 100 1.04 11.45 2.29 4.58
50 0.28 5.94 1.19 2.38 50 0.56 8.40 1.68 3.36
60 0.336 6.51 1.30 2.60 60 0.672 9.20 1.84 3.68
70 0.392 7.03 1.41 2.81 70 0.784 9.94 1.99 3.98
70 140
80 0.448 7.51 1.50 3.01 80 0.896 10.63 2.13 4.25
90 0.504 7.97 1.59 3.19 90 1.008 11.27 2.25 4.51
100 0.56 8.40 1.68 3.36 100 1.12 11.88 2.38 4.75
50 0.32 6.35 1.27 2.54 50 0.6 8.69 1.74 3.48
60 0.384 6.96 1.39 2.78 60 0.72 9.52 1.90 3.81
70 0.448 7.51 1.50 3.01 70 0.84 10.29 2.06 4.12
80 150
80 0.512 8.03 1.61 3.21 80 0.96 11.00 2.20 4.40
90 0.576 8.52 1.70 3.41 90 1.08 11.67 2.33 4.67
100 0.64 8.98 1.80 3.59 100 1.2 12.30 2.46 4.92
50 0.36 6.73 1.35 2.69 50 0.64 8.98 1.80 3.59
60 0.432 7.38 1.48 2.95 60 0.768 9.84 1.97 3.93
70 0.504 7.97 1.59 3.19 70 0.896 10.63 2.13 4.25
90 160
80 0.576 8.52 1.70 3.41 80 1.024 11.36 2.27 4.54
90 0.648 9.04 1.81 3.61 90 1.152 12.05 2.41 4.82
100 0.72 9.52 1.90 3.81 100 1.28 12.70 2.54 5.08
50 0.4 7.10 1.42 2.84
60 0.48 7.78 1.56 3.11
70 0.56 8.40 1.68 3.36
100
80 0.64 8.98 1.80 3.59 1" PEX pipe expansion arm
90 0.72 9.52 1.90 3.81 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.8 10.04 2.01 4.02
50 0.04 2.55 0.51 1.02
50 0.44 7.45 1.49 2.98
60 0.048 2.79 0.56 1.12
60 0.528 8.16 1.63 3.26
70 0.056 3.01 0.60 1.20
70 0.616 8.81 1.76 3.52 10
110 80 0.064 3.22 0.64 1.29
80 0.704 9.42 1.88 3.77
90 0.072 3.42 0.68 1.37
90 0.792 9.99 2.00 4.00
100 0.08 3.60 0.72 1.44
100 0.88 10.53 2.11 4.21
50 0.08 3.60 0.72 1.44
50 0.48 7.78 1.56 3.11
60 0.096 3.94 0.79 1.58
60 0.576 8.52 1.70 3.41
70 0.112 4.26 0.85 1.70
70 0.672 9.20 1.84 3.68 20
120 80 0.128 4.55 0.91 1.82
80 0.768 9.84 1.97 3.93
90 0.144 4.83 0.97 1.93
90 0.864 10.43 2.09 4.17
100 0.16 5.09 1.02 2.04
100 0.96 11.00 2.20 4.40

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 1" PEX pipe expansion arm 1" PEX pipe expansion arm
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.12 4.41 0.88 1.76 50 0.08 3.60 0.72 1.44
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.144 4.83 0.97 1.93 60 0.096 3.94 0.79 1.58
70 0.168 5.22 1.04 2.09 70 0.112 4.26 0.85 1.70
30 100
80 0.192 5.58 1.12 2.23 80 0.128 4.55 0.91 1.82
90 0.216 5.92 1.18 2.37 90 0.144 4.83 0.97 1.93
100 0.24 6.24 1.25 2.49 100 0.16 5.09 1.02 2.04
50 0.16 5.09 1.02 2.04 50 0.44 8.44 1.69 3.38
60 0.048 2.79 0.56 1.12 60 0.528 9.25 1.85 3.70
70 0.056 3.01 0.60 1.20 70 0.616 9.99 2.00 4.00
40 110
80 0.064 3.22 0.64 1.29 80 0.704 10.68 2.14 4.27
90 0.072 3.42 0.68 1.37 90 0.792 11.33 2.27 4.53
100 0.08 3.60 0.72 1.44 100 0.88 11.94 2.39 4.78
50 0.2 5.69 1.14 2.28 50 0.48 8.82 1.76 3.53
60 0.24 6.24 1.25 2.49 60 0.576 9.66 1.93 3.86
70 0.28 6.73 1.35 2.69 70 0.672 10.43 2.09 4.17
50 120
80 0.32 7.20 1.44 2.88 80 0.768 11.15 2.23 4.46
90 0.36 7.64 1.53 3.05 90 0.864 11.83 2.37 4.73
100 0.4 8.05 1.61 3.22 100 0.96 12.47 2.49 4.99
50 0.24 6.24 1.25 2.49 50 0.52 9.18 1.84 3.67
60 0.288 6.83 1.37 2.73 60 0.624 10.05 2.01 4.02
70 0.336 7.38 1.48 2.95 70 0.728 10.86 2.17 4.34
60 130
80 0.384 7.89 1.58 3.15 80 0.832 11.61 2.32 4.64
90 0.432 8.37 1.67 3.35 90 0.936 12.31 2.46 4.93
100 0.48 8.82 1.76 3.53 100 1.04 12.98 2.60 5.19
50 0.28 6.73 1.35 2.69 50 0.56 9.52 1.90 3.81
60 0.336 7.38 1.48 2.95 60 0.672 10.43 2.09 4.17
70 0.392 7.97 1.59 3.19 70 0.784 11.27 2.25 4.51
70 140
80 0.448 8.52 1.70 3.41 80 0.896 12.05 2.41 4.82
90 0.504 9.04 1.81 3.61 90 1.008 12.78 2.56 5.11
100 0.56 9.52 1.90 3.81 100 1.12 13.47 2.69 5.39
50 0.32 7.20 1.44 2.88 50 0.6 9.86 1.97 3.94
60 0.384 7.89 1.58 3.15 60 0.72 10.80 2.16 4.32
70 0.448 8.52 1.70 3.41 70 0.84 11.67 2.33 4.67
80 150
80 0.512 9.11 1.82 3.64 80 0.96 12.47 2.49 4.99
90 0.576 9.66 1.93 3.86 90 1.08 13.23 2.65 5.29
100 0.64 10.18 2.04 4.07 100 1.2 13.94 2.79 5.58
50 0.04 2.55 0.51 1.02 50 0.64 10.18 2.04 4.07
60 0.048 2.79 0.56 1.12 60 0.768 11.15 2.23 4.46
70 0.056 3.01 0.60 1.20 70 0.896 12.05 2.41 4.82
90 160
80 0.064 3.22 0.64 1.29 80 1.024 12.88 2.58 5.15
90 0.072 3.42 0.68 1.37 90 1.152 13.66 2.73 5.46
100 0.08 3.60 0.72 1.44 100 1.28 14.40 2.88 5.76
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.04 2.81 0.56 1.13 50 0.32 7.96 1.59 3.18
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.048 3.08 0.62 1.23 60 0.384 8.72 1.74 3.49
70 0.056 3.33 0.67 1.33 70 0.448 9.42 1.88 3.77
10 80
80 0.064 3.56 0.71 1.42 80 0.512 10.07 2.01 4.03
90 0.072 3.78 0.76 1.51 90 0.576 10.68 2.14 4.27
100 0.08 3.98 0.80 1.59 100 0.64 11.26 2.25 4.50
50 0.08 3.98 0.80 1.59 50 0.36 8.44 1.69 3.38
60 0.096 4.36 0.87 1.74 60 0.432 9.25 1.85 3.70
70 0.112 4.71 0.94 1.88 70 0.504 9.99 2.00 4.00
20 90
80 0.128 5.03 1.01 2.01 80 0.576 10.68 2.14 4.27
90 0.144 5.34 1.07 2.14 90 0.648 11.33 2.27 4.53
100 0.16 5.63 1.13 2.25 100 0.72 11.94 2.39 4.78
50 0.12 4.87 0.97 1.95 50 0.4 8.90 1.78 3.56
60 0.144 5.34 1.07 2.14 60 0.48 9.75 1.95 3.90
70 0.168 5.77 1.15 2.31 70 0.56 10.53 2.11 4.21
30 100
80 0.192 6.17 1.23 2.47 80 0.64 11.26 2.25 4.50
90 0.216 6.54 1.31 2.62 90 0.72 11.94 2.39 4.78
100 0.24 6.89 1.38 2.76 100 0.8 12.59 2.52 5.03
50 0.16 5.63 1.13 2.25 50 0.44 9.33 1.87 3.73
60 0.192 6.17 1.23 2.47 60 0.528 10.22 2.04 4.09
70 0.224 6.66 1.33 2.66 70 0.616 11.04 2.21 4.42
40 110
80 0.256 7.12 1.42 2.85 80 0.704 11.81 2.36 4.72
90 0.288 7.55 1.51 3.02 90 0.792 12.52 2.50 5.01
100 0.32 7.96 1.59 3.18 100 0.88 13.20 2.64 5.28
50 0.2 6.29 1.26 2.52 50 0.48 9.75 1.95 3.90
60 0.24 6.89 1.38 2.76 60 0.576 10.68 2.14 4.27
70 0.28 7.45 1.49 2.98 70 0.672 11.53 2.31 4.61
50 120
80 0.32 7.96 1.59 3.18 80 0.768 12.33 2.47 4.93
90 0.36 8.44 1.69 3.38 90 0.864 13.08 2.62 5.23
100 0.4 8.90 1.78 3.56 100 0.96 13.79 2.76 5.51
50 0.24 6.89 1.38 2.76 50 0.52 10.15 2.03 4.06
60 0.288 7.55 1.51 3.02 60 0.624 11.12 2.22 4.45
70 0.336 8.16 1.63 3.26 70 0.728 12.01 2.40 4.80
60 130
80 0.384 8.72 1.74 3.49 80 0.832 12.83 2.57 5.13
90 0.432 9.25 1.85 3.70 90 0.936 13.61 2.72 5.45
100 0.48 9.75 1.95 3.90 100 1.04 14.35 2.87 5.74
50 0.28 7.45 1.49 2.98 50 0.56 10.53 2.11 4.21
60 0.336 8.16 1.63 3.26 60 0.672 11.53 2.31 4.61
70 0.392 8.81 1.76 3.52 70 0.784 12.46 2.49 4.98
70 140
80 0.448 9.42 1.88 3.77 80 0.896 13.32 2.66 5.33
90 0.504 9.99 2.00 4.00 90 1.008 14.13 2.83 5.65
100 0.56 10.53 2.11 4.21 100 1.12 14.89 2.98 5.96
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.6 10.90 2.18 4.36 50 0.2 6.84 1.37 2.74

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.72 11.94 2.39 4.78 60 0.24 7.49 1.50 3.00
70 0.84 12.90 2.58 5.16 70 0.28 8.09 1.62 3.24
150 50
80 0.96 13.79 2.76 5.51 80 0.32 8.65 1.73 3.46
90 1.08 14.62 2.92 5.85 90 0.36 9.18 1.84 3.67
100 1.2 15.41 3.08 6.17 100 0.4 9.67 1.93 3.87
50 0.64 11.26 2.25 4.50 50 0.24 7.49 1.50 3.00
60 0.768 12.33 2.47 4.93 60 0.288 8.21 1.64 3.28
70 0.896 13.32 2.66 5.33 70 0.336 8.87 1.77 3.55
160 60
80 1.024 14.24 2.85 5.70 80 0.384 9.48 1.90 3.79
90 1.152 15.10 3.02 6.04 90 0.432 10.05 2.01 4.02
100 1.28 15.92 3.18 6.37 100 0.48 10.60 2.12 4.24
50 0.28 8.09 1.62 3.24
60 0.336 8.87 1.77 3.55
70 0.392 9.58 1.92 3.83
70
1" PEX pipe expansion arm 80 0.448 10.24 2.05 4.10
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 90 0.504 10.86 2.17 4.34
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.56 11.45 2.29 4.58
50 0.04 3.06 0.61 1.22 50 0.32 8.65 1.73 3.46
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

60 0.048 3.35 0.67 1.34 60 0.384 9.48 1.90 3.79

70 0.056 3.62 0.72 1.45 70 0.448 10.24 2.05 4.10
10 80
80 0.064 3.87 0.77 1.55 80 0.512 10.95 2.19 4.38
90 0.072 4.10 0.82 1.64 90 0.576 11.61 2.32 4.64
100 0.08 4.33 0.87 1.73 100 0.64 12.24 2.45 4.90
50 0.08 4.33 0.87 1.73 50 0.36 9.18 1.84 3.67
60 0.096 4.74 0.95 1.90 60 0.432 10.05 2.01 4.02
70 0.112 5.12 1.02 2.05 70 0.504 10.86 2.17 4.34
20 90
80 0.128 5.47 1.09 2.19 80 0.576 11.61 2.32 4.64
90 0.144 5.80 1.16 2.32 90 0.648 12.31 2.46 4.93
100 0.16 6.12 1.22 2.45 100 0.72 12.98 2.60 5.19
50 0.12 5.30 1.06 2.12 50 0.4 9.67 1.93 3.87
60 0.144 5.80 1.16 2.32 60 0.48 10.60 2.12 4.24
70 0.168 6.27 1.25 2.51 70 0.56 11.45 2.29 4.58
30 100
80 0.192 6.70 1.34 2.68 80 0.64 12.24 2.45 4.90
90 0.216 7.11 1.42 2.84 90 0.72 12.98 2.60 5.19
100 0.24 7.49 1.50 3.00 100 0.8 13.68 2.74 5.47
50 0.16 6.12 1.22 2.45 50 0.44 10.15 2.03 4.06
60 0.192 6.70 1.34 2.68 60 0.528 11.12 2.22 4.45
70 0.224 7.24 1.45 2.90 70 0.616 12.01 2.40 4.80
40 110
80 0.256 7.74 1.55 3.10 80 0.704 12.83 2.57 5.13
90 0.288 8.21 1.64 3.28 90 0.792 13.61 2.72 5.45
100 0.32 8.65 1.73 3.46 100 0.88 14.35 2.87 5.74
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.48 10.60 2.12 4.24 50 0.08 4.95 0.99 1.98
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.576 11.61 2.32 4.64 60 0.096 5.42 1.08 2.17
70 0.672 12.54 2.51 5.02 70 0.112 5.85 1.17 2.34
120 20
80 0.768 13.41 2.68 5.36 80 0.128 6.26 1.25 2.50
90 0.864 14.22 2.84 5.69 90 0.144 6.64 1.33 2.66
100 0.96 14.99 3.00 6.00 100 0.16 7.00 1.40 2.80
50 0.52 11.03 2.21 4.41 50 0.12 6.06 1.21 2.42
60 0.624 12.08 2.42 4.83 60 0.144 6.64 1.33 2.66
70 0.728 13.05 2.61 5.22 70 0.168 7.17 1.43 2.87
130 30
80 0.832 13.95 2.79 5.58 80 0.192 7.66 1.53 3.07
90 0.936 14.80 2.96 5.92 90 0.216 8.13 1.63 3.25
100 1.04 15.60 3.12 6.24 100 0.24 8.57 1.71 3.43
50 0.56 11.45 2.29 4.58 50 0.16 7.00 1.40 2.80
60 0.672 12.54 2.51 5.02 60 0.192 7.66 1.53 3.07
70 0.784 13.54 2.71 5.42 70 0.224 8.28 1.66 3.31
140 40
80 0.896 14.48 2.90 5.79 80 0.256 8.85 1.77 3.54
90 1.008 15.36 3.07 6.14 90 0.288 9.39 1.88 3.76
100 1.12 16.19 3.24 6.48 100 0.32 9.90 1.98 3.96
50 0.6 11.85 2.37 4.74 50 0.2 7.82 1.56 3.13
60 0.72 12.98 2.60 5.19 60 0.24 8.57 1.71 3.43
70 0.84 14.02 2.80 5.61 70 0.28 9.26 1.85 3.70
150 50
80 0.96 14.99 3.00 6.00 80 0.32 9.90 1.98 3.96
90 1.08 15.90 3.18 6.36 90 0.36 10.50 2.10 4.20
100 1.2 16.76 3.35 6.70 100 0.4 11.06 2.21 4.43
50 0.64 12.24 2.45 4.90 50 0.24 8.57 1.71 3.43
60 0.768 13.41 2.68 5.36 60 0.288 9.39 1.88 3.76
70 0.896 14.48 2.90 5.79 70 0.336 10.14 2.03 4.06
160 60
80 1.024 15.48 3.10 6.19 80 0.384 10.84 2.17 4.34
90 1.152 16.42 3.28 6.57 90 0.432 11.50 2.30 4.60
100 1.28 17.31 3.46 6.92 100 0.48 12.12 2.42 4.85
50 0.28 9.26 1.85 3.70
60 0.336 10.14 2.03 4.06
70 0.392 10.95 2.19 4.38
70
2" PEX pipe expansion arm 80 0.448 11.71 2.34 4.68
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 90 0.504 12.42 2.48 4.97
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.56 13.09 2.62 5.24
50 0.04 3.50 0.70 1.40 50 0.32 9.90 1.98 3.96
60 0.048 3.83 0.77 1.53 60 0.384 10.84 2.17 4.34
70 0.056 4.14 0.83 1.66 70 0.448 11.71 2.34 4.68
10 80
80 0.064 4.43 0.89 1.77 80 0.512 12.52 2.50 5.01
90 0.072 4.69 0.94 1.88 90 0.576 13.28 2.66 5.31
100 0.08 4.95 0.99 1.98 100 0.64 13.99 2.80 5.60
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.36 10.50 2.10 4.20 50 0.64 13.99 2.80 5.60
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

60 0.432 11.50 2.30 4.60 60 0.768 15.33 3.07 6.13

70 0.504 12.42 2.48 4.97 70 0.896 16.56 3.31 6.62
90 160
80 0.576 13.28 2.66 5.31 80 1.024 17.70 3.54 7.08
90 0.648 14.08 2.82 5.63 90 1.152 18.78 3.76 7.51
100 0.72 14.84 2.97 5.94 100 1.28 19.79 3.96 7.92
50 0.4 11.06 2.21 4.43
60 0.48 12.12 2.42 4.85
70 0.56 13.09 2.62 5.24
100
80 0.64 13.99 2.80 5.60 2" PEX pipe expansion arm
90 0.72 14.84 2.97 5.94 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.8 15.65 3.13 6.26
50 0.44 11.60 2.32 4.64 50 0.04 3.89 0.78 1.56

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.528 12.71 2.54 5.08 60 0.048 4.26 0.85 1.70

70 0.616 13.73 2.75 5.49 70 0.056 4.60 0.92 1.84

110 10
80 0.704 14.68 2.94 5.87 80 0.064 4.92 0.98 1.97

90 0.792 15.57 3.11 6.23 90 0.072 5.22 1.04 2.09

100 0.88 16.41 3.28 6.56 100 0.08 5.50 1.10 2.20

50 0.48 12.12 2.42 4.85 50 0.08 5.50 1.10 2.20

60 0.576 13.28 2.66 5.31 60 0.096 6.02 1.20 2.41

70 0.672 14.34 2.87 5.74 70 0.112 6.51 1.30 2.60

120 20
80 0.768 15.33 3.07 6.13 80 0.128 6.96 1.39 2.78

90 0.864 16.26 3.25 6.50 90 0.144 7.38 1.48 2.95

100 0.96 17.14 3.43 6.86 100 0.16 7.78 1.56 3.11

50 0.52 12.61 2.52 5.05 50 0.12 6.73 1.35 2.69

60 0.624 13.82 2.76 5.53 60 0.144 7.38 1.48 2.95

70 0.728 14.93 2.99 5.97 70 0.168 7.97 1.59 3.19

130 30
80 0.832 15.96 3.19 6.38 80 0.192 8.52 1.70 3.41

90 0.936 16.92 3.38 6.77 90 0.216 9.04 1.81 3.61

100 1.04 17.84 3.57 7.14 100 0.24 9.52 1.90 3.81

50 0.56 13.09 2.62 5.24 50 0.16 7.78 1.56 3.11

60 0.672 14.34 2.87 5.74 60 0.192 8.52 1.70 3.41

70 0.784 15.49 3.10 6.20 70 0.224 9.20 1.84 3.68

140 40
80 0.896 16.56 3.31 6.62 80 0.256 9.84 1.97 3.93

90 1.008 17.56 3.51 7.03 90 0.288 10.43 2.09 4.17

100 1.12 18.51 3.70 7.41 100 0.32 11.00 2.20 4.40

50 0.6 13.55 2.71 5.42 50 0.2 8.69 1.74 3.48

60 0.72 14.84 2.97 5.94 60 0.24 9.52 1.90 3.81

70 0.84 16.03 3.21 6.41 70 0.28 10.29 2.06 4.12

150 50
80 0.96 17.14 3.43 6.86 80 0.32 11.00 2.20 4.40

90 1.08 18.18 3.64 7.27 90 0.36 11.67 2.33 4.67

100 1.2 19.16 3.83 7.66 100 0.4 12.30 2.46 4.92

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.24 9.52 1.90 3.81 50 0.52 14.02 2.80 5.61
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.288 10.43 2.09 4.17 60 0.624 15.36 3.07 6.14
70 0.336 11.27 2.25 4.51 70 0.728 16.59 3.32 6.64
60 130
80 0.384 12.05 2.41 4.82 80 0.832 17.73 3.55 7.09
90 0.432 12.78 2.56 5.11 90 0.936 18.81 3.76 7.52
100 0.48 13.47 2.69 5.39 100 1.04 19.83 3.97 7.93
50 0.28 10.29 2.06 4.12 50 0.56 14.55 2.91 5.82
60 0.336 11.27 2.25 4.51 60 0.672 15.94 3.19 6.38
70 0.392 12.17 2.43 4.87 70 0.784 17.21 3.44 6.89
70 140
80 0.448 13.01 2.60 5.21 80 0.896 18.40 3.68 7.36
90 0.504 13.80 2.76 5.52 90 1.008 19.52 3.90 7.81
100 0.56 14.55 2.91 5.82 100 1.12 20.58 4.12 8.23
50 0.32 11.00 2.20 4.40 50 0.6 15.06 3.01 6.02
60 0.384 12.05 2.41 4.82 60 0.72 16.50 3.30 6.60
70 0.448 13.01 2.60 5.21 70 0.84 17.82 3.56 7.13
80 150
80 0.512 13.91 2.78 5.56 80 0.96 19.05 3.81 7.62
90 0.576 14.76 2.95 5.90 90 1.08 20.20 4.04 8.08
100 0.64 15.55 3.11 6.22 100 1.2 21.30 4.26 8.52
50 0.36 11.67 2.33 4.67 50 0.64 15.55 3.11 6.22
60 0.432 12.78 2.56 5.11 60 0.768 17.04 3.41 6.82
70 0.504 13.80 2.76 5.52 70 0.896 18.40 3.68 7.36
90 160
80 0.576 14.76 2.95 5.90 80 1.024 19.67 3.93 7.87
90 0.648 15.65 3.13 6.26 90 1.152 20.87 4.17 8.35
100 0.72 16.50 3.30 6.60 100 1.28 22.00 4.40 8.80
50 0.4 12.30 2.46 4.92
60 0.48 13.47 2.69 5.39
70 0.56 14.55 2.91 5.82
100 3" PEX pipe expansion arm
80 0.64 15.55 3.11 6.22
90 0.72 16.50 3.30 6.60 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.8 17.39 3.48 6.96
50 0.04 4.24 0.85 1.70
50 0.44 12.90 2.58 5.16
60 0.048 4.65 0.93 1.86
60 0.528 14.13 2.83 5.65
70 0.056 5.02 1.00 2.01
70 0.616 15.26 3.05 6.10 10
110 80 0.064 5.37 1.07 2.15
80 0.704 16.31 3.26 6.53
90 0.072 5.69 1.14 2.28
90 0.792 17.30 3.46 6.92
100 0.08 6.00 1.20 2.40
100 0.88 18.24 3.65 7.30
50 0.08 6.00 1.20 2.40
50 0.48 13.47 2.69 5.39
60 0.096 6.57 1.31 2.63
60 0.576 14.76 2.95 5.90
70 0.112 7.10 1.42 2.84
70 0.672 15.94 3.19 6.38 20
120 80 0.128 7.59 1.52 3.04
80 0.768 17.04 3.41 6.82
90 0.144 8.05 1.61 3.22
90 0.864 18.07 3.61 7.23
100 0.16 8.49 1.70 3.39
100 0.96 19.05 3.81 7.62
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.12 7.35 1.47 2.94 50 0.4 13.42 2.68 5.37
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.08"/10F T/100 ft (2.03mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support, strut and strut clamps
60 0.144 8.05 1.61 3.22 60 0.48 14.70 2.94 5.88
70 0.168 8.69 1.74 3.48 70 0.56 15.87 3.17 6.35
30 100
80 0.192 9.30 1.86 3.72 80 0.64 16.97 3.39 6.79
90 0.216 9.86 1.97 3.94 90 0.72 18.00 3.60 7.20
100 0.24 10.39 2.08 4.16 100 0.8 18.97 3.79 7.59
50 0.16 8.49 1.70 3.39 50 0.44 14.07 2.81 5.63
60 0.192 9.30 1.86 3.72 60 0.528 15.41 3.08 6.17
70 0.224 10.04 2.01 4.02 70 0.616 16.65 3.33 6.66
40 110
80 0.256 10.73 2.15 4.29 80 0.704 17.80 3.56 7.12
90 0.288 11.38 2.28 4.55 90 0.792 18.88 3.78 7.55
100 0.32 12.00 2.40 4.80 100 0.88 19.90 3.98 7.96
50 0.2 9.49 1.90 3.79 50 0.48 14.70 2.94 5.88
60 0.24 10.39 2.08 4.16 60 0.576 16.10 3.22 6.44
70 0.28 11.22 2.24 4.49 70 0.672 17.39 3.48 6.96
50 120
80 0.32 12.00 2.40 4.80 80 0.768 18.59 3.72 7.44
90 0.36 12.73 2.55 5.09 90 0.864 19.72 3.94 7.89
100 0.4 13.42 2.68 5.37 100 0.96 20.78 4.16 8.31
50 0.24 10.39 2.08 4.16 50 0.52 15.30 3.06 6.12
60 0.288 11.38 2.28 4.55 60 0.624 16.76 3.35 6.70
70 0.336 12.30 2.46 4.92 70 0.728 18.10 3.62 7.24
60 130
80 0.384 13.15 2.63 5.26 80 0.832 19.35 3.87 7.74
90 0.432 13.94 2.79 5.58 90 0.936 20.52 4.10 8.21
100 0.48 14.70 2.94 5.88 100 1.04 21.63 4.33 8.65
50 0.28 11.22 2.24 4.49 50 0.56 15.87 3.17 6.35
60 0.336 12.30 2.46 4.92 60 0.672 17.39 3.48 6.96
70 0.392 13.28 2.66 5.31 70 0.784 18.78 3.76 7.51
70 140
80 0.448 14.20 2.84 5.68 80 0.896 20.08 4.02 8.03
90 0.504 15.06 3.01 6.02 90 1.008 21.30 4.26 8.52
100 0.56 15.87 3.17 6.35 100 1.12 22.45 4.49 8.98
50 0.32 12.00 2.40 4.80 50 0.6 16.43 3.29 6.57
60 0.384 13.15 2.63 5.26 60 0.72 18.00 3.60 7.20
70 0.448 14.20 2.84 5.68 70 0.84 19.44 3.89 7.78
80 150
80 0.512 15.18 3.04 6.07 80 0.96 20.78 4.16 8.31
90 0.576 16.10 3.22 6.44 90 1.08 22.05 4.41 8.82
100 0.64 16.97 3.39 6.79 100 1.2 23.24 4.65 9.30
50 0.36 12.73 2.55 5.09 50 0.64 16.97 3.39 6.79
60 0.432 13.94 2.79 5.58 60 0.768 18.59 3.72 7.44
70 0.504 15.06 3.01 6.02 70 0.896 20.08 4.02 8.03
90 160
80 0.576 16.10 3.22 6.44 80 1.024 21.47 4.29 8.59
90 0.648 17.08 3.42 6.83 90 1.152 22.77 4.55 9.11
100 0.72 18.00 3.60 7.20 100 1.28 24.00 4.80 9.60

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has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m) see pages 111 to 120.

" PEX pipe expansion arm " PEX pipe expansion arm
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.06 2.32 0.46 0.93 50 0.42 6.15 1.23 2.46
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 0.072 2.55 0.51 1.02 60 0.504 6.73 1.35 2.69
70 0.084 2.75 0.55 1.10 70 0.588 7.27 1.45 2.91
10 70
80 0.096 2.94 0.59 1.18 80 0.672 7.78 1.56 3.11
90 0.108 3.12 0.62 1.25 90 0.756 8.25 1.65 3.30
100 0.12 3.29 0.66 1.31 100 0.84 8.69 1.74 3.48
50 0.12 3.29 0.66 1.31 50 0.48 6.57 1.31 2.63
60 0.144 3.60 0.72 1.44 60 0.576 7.20 1.44 2.88
70 0.168 3.89 0.78 1.56 70 0.672 7.78 1.56 3.11
20 80
80 0.192 4.16 0.83 1.66 80 0.768 8.31 1.66 3.33
90 0.216 4.41 0.88 1.76 90 0.864 8.82 1.76 3.53
100 0.24 4.65 0.93 1.86 100 0.96 9.30 1.86 3.72
50 0.18 4.02 0.80 1.61 50 0.54 6.97 1.39 2.79
60 0.216 4.41 0.88 1.76 60 0.648 7.64 1.53 3.05
70 0.252 4.76 0.95 1.90 70 0.756 8.25 1.65 3.30
30 90
80 0.288 5.09 1.02 2.04 80 0.864 8.82 1.76 3.53
90 0.324 5.40 1.08 2.16 90 0.972 9.35 1.87 3.74
100 0.36 5.69 1.14 2.28 100 1.08 9.86 1.97 3.94
50 0.24 4.65 0.93 1.86 50 0.6 7.35 1.47 2.94
60 0.288 5.09 1.02 2.04 60 0.72 8.05 1.61 3.22
70 0.336 5.50 1.10 2.20 70 0.84 8.69 1.74 3.48
40 100
80 0.384 5.88 1.18 2.35 80 0.96 9.30 1.86 3.72
90 0.432 6.24 1.25 2.49 90 1.08 9.86 1.97 3.94
100 0.48 6.57 1.31 2.63 100 1.2 10.39 2.08 4.16
50 0.3 5.20 1.04 2.08 50 0.66 7.71 1.54 3.08
60 0.36 5.69 1.14 2.28 60 0.792 8.44 1.69 3.38
70 0.42 6.15 1.23 2.46 70 0.924 9.12 1.82 3.65
50 110
80 0.48 6.57 1.31 2.63 80 1.056 9.75 1.95 3.90
90 0.54 6.97 1.39 2.79 90 1.188 10.34 2.07 4.14
100 0.6 7.35 1.47 2.94 100 1.32 10.90 2.18 4.36
50 0.36 5.69 1.14 2.28 50 0.72 8.05 1.61 3.22
60 0.432 6.24 1.25 2.49 60 0.864 8.82 1.76 3.53
70 0.504 6.73 1.35 2.69 70 1.008 9.52 1.90 3.81
60 120
80 0.576 7.20 1.44 2.88 80 1.152 10.18 2.04 4.07
90 0.648 7.64 1.53 3.05 90 1.296 10.80 2.16 4.32
100 0.72 8.05 1.61 3.22 100 1.44 11.38 2.28 4.55
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.78 8.38 1.68 3.35 50 0.18 4.76 0.95 1.90
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 0.936 9.18 1.84 3.67 60 0.216 5.22 1.04 2.09
70 1.092 9.91 1.98 3.97 70 0.252 5.63 1.13 2.25
130 30
80 1.248 10.60 2.12 4.24 80 0.288 6.02 1.20 2.41
90 1.404 11.24 2.25 4.50 90 0.324 6.39 1.28 2.56
100 1.56 11.85 2.37 4.74 100 0.36 6.73 1.35 2.69
50 0.84 8.69 1.74 3.48 50 0.24 5.50 1.10 2.20
60 1.008 9.52 1.90 3.81 60 0.288 6.02 1.20 2.41
70 1.176 10.29 2.06 4.12 70 0.336 6.51 1.30 2.60
140 40
80 1.344 11.00 2.20 4.40 80 0.384 6.96 1.39 2.78
90 1.512 11.67 2.33 4.67 90 0.432 7.38 1.48 2.95
100 1.68 12.30 2.46 4.92 100 0.48 7.78 1.56 3.11
50 0.9 9.00 1.80 3.60 50 0.3 6.15 1.23 2.46
60 1.08 9.86 1.97 3.94 60 0.36 6.73 1.35 2.69
70 1.26 10.65 2.13 4.26 70 0.42 7.27 1.45 2.91
150 50
80 1.44 11.38 2.28 4.55 80 0.48 7.78 1.56 3.11
90 1.62 12.07 2.41 4.83 90 0.54 8.25 1.65 3.30
100 1.8 12.73 2.55 5.09 100 0.6 8.69 1.74 3.48
50 0.96 9.30 1.86 3.72 50 0.36 6.73 1.35 2.69
60 1.152 10.18 2.04 4.07 60 0.432 7.38 1.48 2.95
70 1.344 11.00 2.20 4.40 70 0.504 7.97 1.59 3.19
160 60
80 1.536 11.76 2.35 4.70 80 0.576 8.52 1.70 3.41
90 1.728 12.47 2.49 4.99 90 0.648 9.04 1.81 3.61
100 1.92 13.15 2.63 5.26 100 0.72 9.52 1.90 3.81
50 0.42 7.27 1.45 2.91
60 0.504 7.97 1.59 3.19
70 0.588 8.61 1.72 3.44
70
" PEX pipe expansion arm 80 0.672 9.20 1.84 3.68
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 90 0.756 9.76 1.95 3.90
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.84 10.29 2.06 4.12
50 0.06 2.75 0.55 1.10 50 0.48 7.78 1.56 3.11
60 0.072 3.01 0.60 1.20 60 0.576 8.52 1.70 3.41
70 0.084 3.25 0.65 1.30 70 0.672 9.20 1.84 3.68
10 80
80 0.096 3.48 0.70 1.39 80 0.768 9.84 1.97 3.93
90 0.108 3.69 0.74 1.48 90 0.864 10.43 2.09 4.17
100 0.12 3.89 0.78 1.56 100 0.96 11.00 2.20 4.40
50 0.12 3.89 0.78 1.56 50 0.54 8.25 1.65 3.30
60 0.144 4.26 0.85 1.70 60 0.648 9.04 1.81 3.61
70 0.168 4.60 0.92 1.84 70 0.756 9.76 1.95 3.90
20 90
80 0.192 4.92 0.98 1.97 80 0.864 10.43 2.09 4.17
90 0.216 5.22 1.04 2.09 90 0.972 11.07 2.21 4.43
100 0.24 5.50 1.10 2.20 100 1.08 11.67 2.33 4.67
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)

50 0.6 8.69 1.74 3.48 50 0.06 3.12 0.62 1.25

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

60 0.72 9.52 1.90 3.81 60 0.072 3.42 0.68 1.37

70 0.84 10.29 2.06 4.12 70 0.084 3.69 0.74 1.48
100 10
80 0.96 11.00 2.20 4.40 80 0.096 3.94 0.79 1.58
90 1.08 11.67 2.33 4.67 90 0.108 4.18 0.84 1.67
100 1.2 12.30 2.46 4.92 100 0.12 4.41 0.88 1.76
50 0.66 9.12 1.82 3.65 50 0.12 4.41 0.88 1.76
60 0.792 9.99 2.00 4.00 60 0.144 4.83 0.97 1.93
70 0.924 10.79 2.16 4.32 70 0.168 5.22 1.04 2.09
110 20
80 1.056 11.53 2.31 4.61 80 0.192 5.58 1.12 2.23
90 1.188 12.23 2.45 4.89 90 0.216 5.92 1.18 2.37
100 1.32 12.90 2.58 5.16 100 0.24 6.24 1.25 2.49
50 0.72 9.52 1.90 3.81 50 0.18 5.40 1.08 2.16
60 0.864 10.43 2.09 4.17 60 0.216 5.92 1.18 2.37
70 1.008 11.27 2.25 4.51 70 0.252 6.39 1.28 2.56
120 30
80 1.152 12.05 2.41 4.82 80 0.288 6.83 1.37 2.73
90 1.296 12.78 2.56 5.11 90 0.324 7.24 1.45 2.90
100 1.44 13.47 2.69 5.39 100 0.36 7.64 1.53 3.05
50 0.78 9.91 1.98 3.97 50 0.24 6.24 1.25 2.49
60 0.936 10.86 2.17 4.34 60 0.072 3.42 0.68 1.37
70 1.092 11.73 2.35 4.69 70 0.084 3.69 0.74 1.48
130 40
80 1.248 12.54 2.51 5.02 80 0.096 3.94 0.79 1.58
90 1.404 13.30 2.66 5.32 90 0.108 4.18 0.84 1.67
100 1.56 14.02 2.80 5.61 100 0.12 4.41 0.88 1.76
50 0.84 10.29 2.06 4.12 50 0.3 6.97 1.39 2.79
60 1.008 11.27 2.25 4.51 60 0.36 7.64 1.53 3.05
70 1.176 12.17 2.43 4.87 70 0.42 8.25 1.65 3.30
140 50
80 1.344 13.01 2.60 5.21 80 0.48 8.82 1.76 3.53
90 1.512 13.80 2.76 5.52 90 0.54 9.35 1.87 3.74
100 1.68 14.55 2.91 5.82 100 0.6 9.86 1.97 3.94
50 0.9 10.65 2.13 4.26 50 0.36 7.64 1.53 3.05
60 1.08 11.67 2.33 4.67 60 0.432 8.37 1.67 3.35
70 1.26 12.60 2.52 5.04 70 0.504 9.04 1.81 3.61
150 60
80 1.44 13.47 2.69 5.39 80 0.576 9.66 1.93 3.86
90 1.62 14.29 2.86 5.71 90 0.648 10.25 2.05 4.10
100 1.8 15.06 3.01 6.02 100 0.72 10.80 2.16 4.32
50 0.96 11.00 2.20 4.40 50 0.42 8.25 1.65 3.30
60 1.152 12.05 2.41 4.82 60 0.504 9.04 1.81 3.61
70 1.344 13.01 2.60 5.21 70 0.588 9.76 1.95 3.90
160 70
80 1.536 13.91 2.78 5.56 80 0.672 10.43 2.09 4.17
90 1.728 14.76 2.95 5.90 90 0.756 11.07 2.21 4.43
100 1.92 15.55 3.11 6.22 100 0.84 11.67 2.33 4.67

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.48 8.82 1.76 3.53 50 0.9 12.07 2.41 4.83
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

60 0.576 9.66 1.93 3.86 60 1.08 13.23 2.65 5.29

70 0.672 10.43 2.09 4.17 70 1.26 14.29 2.86 5.71
80 150
80 0.768 11.15 2.23 4.46 80 1.44 15.27 3.05 6.11
90 0.864 11.83 2.37 4.73 90 1.62 16.20 3.24 6.48
100 0.96 12.47 2.49 4.99 100 1.8 17.08 3.42 6.83
50 0.06 3.12 0.62 1.25 50 0.96 12.47 2.49 4.99
60 0.072 3.42 0.68 1.37 60 1.152 13.66 2.73 5.46
70 0.084 3.69 0.74 1.48 70 1.344 14.76 2.95 5.90
90 160
80 0.096 3.94 0.79 1.58 80 1.536 15.77 3.15 6.31
90 0.108 4.18 0.84 1.67 90 1.728 16.73 3.35 6.69
100 0.12 4.41 0.88 1.76 100 1.92 17.64 3.53 7.05
50 0.12 4.41 0.88 1.76
60 0.144 4.83 0.97 1.93
70 0.168 5.22 1.04 2.09
100
80 0.192 5.58 1.12 2.23 1" PEX pipe expansion arm
90 0.216 5.92 1.18 2.37 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.24 6.24 1.25 2.49
50 0.06 3.45 0.69 1.38
50 0.66 10.34 2.07 4.14
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

60 0.072 3.78 0.76 1.51

60 0.792 11.33 2.27 4.53
70 0.084 4.08 0.82 1.63
70 0.924 12.23 2.45 4.89 10
110 80 0.096 4.36 0.87 1.74
80 1.056 13.08 2.62 5.23
90 0.108 4.62 0.92 1.85
90 1.188 13.87 2.77 5.55
100 0.12 4.87 0.97 1.95
100 1.32 14.62 2.92 5.85
50 0.12 4.87 0.97 1.95
50 0.72 10.80 2.16 4.32
60 0.144 5.34 1.07 2.14
60 0.864 11.83 2.37 4.73
70 0.168 5.77 1.15 2.31
70 1.008 12.78 2.56 5.11 20
120 80 0.192 6.17 1.23 2.47
80 1.152 13.66 2.73 5.46
90 0.216 6.54 1.31 2.62
90 1.296 14.49 2.90 5.80
100 0.24 6.89 1.38 2.76
100 1.44 15.27 3.05 6.11
50 0.18 5.97 1.19 2.39
50 0.78 11.24 2.25 4.50
60 0.216 6.54 1.31 2.62
60 0.936 12.31 2.46 4.93
70 0.252 7.06 1.41 2.83
70 1.092 13.30 2.66 5.32 30
130 80 0.288 7.55 1.51 3.02
80 1.248 14.22 2.84 5.69
90 0.324 8.01 1.60 3.20
90 1.404 15.08 3.02 6.03
100 0.36 8.44 1.69 3.38
100 1.56 15.90 3.18 6.36
50 0.24 6.89 1.38 2.76
50 0.84 11.67 2.33 4.67
60 0.288 7.55 1.51 3.02
60 1.008 12.78 2.56 5.11
70 0.336 8.16 1.63 3.26
70 1.176 13.80 2.76 5.52 40
140 80 0.384 8.72 1.74 3.49
80 1.344 14.76 2.95 5.90
90 0.432 9.25 1.85 3.70
90 1.512 15.65 3.13 6.26
100 0.48 9.75 1.95 3.90
100 1.68 16.50 3.30 6.60

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.3 7.71 1.54 3.08 50 0.72 11.94 2.39 4.78
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 0.36 8.44 1.69 3.38 60 0.864 13.08 2.62 5.23
70 0.42 9.12 1.82 3.65 70 1.008 14.13 2.83 5.65
50 120
80 0.48 9.75 1.95 3.90 80 1.152 15.10 3.02 6.04
90 0.54 10.34 2.07 4.14 90 1.296 16.02 3.20 6.41
100 0.6 10.90 2.18 4.36 100 1.44 16.89 3.38 6.75
50 0.36 8.44 1.69 3.38 50 0.78 12.43 2.49 4.97
60 0.432 9.25 1.85 3.70 60 0.936 13.61 2.72 5.45
70 0.504 9.99 2.00 4.00 70 1.092 14.70 2.94 5.88
60 130
80 0.576 10.68 2.14 4.27 80 1.248 15.72 3.14 6.29
90 0.648 11.33 2.27 4.53 90 1.404 16.67 3.33 6.67
100 0.72 11.94 2.39 4.78 100 1.56 17.57 3.51 7.03
50 0.42 9.12 1.82 3.65 50 0.84 12.90 2.58 5.16
60 0.504 9.99 2.00 4.00 60 1.008 14.13 2.83 5.65
70 0.588 10.79 2.16 4.32 70 1.176 15.26 3.05 6.10
70 140
80 0.672 11.53 2.31 4.61 80 1.344 16.31 3.26 6.53
90 0.756 12.23 2.45 4.89 90 1.512 17.30 3.46 6.92
100 0.84 12.90 2.58 5.16 100 1.68 18.24 3.65 7.30
50 0.48 9.75 1.95 3.90 50 0.9 13.35 2.67 5.34
60 0.576 10.68 2.14 4.27 60 1.08 14.62 2.92 5.85
70 0.672 11.53 2.31 4.61 70 1.26 15.79 3.16 6.32
80 150
80 0.768 12.33 2.47 4.93 80 1.44 16.89 3.38 6.75
90 0.864 13.08 2.62 5.23 90 1.62 17.91 3.58 7.16
100 0.96 13.79 2.76 5.51 100 1.8 18.88 3.78 7.55
50 0.54 10.34 2.07 4.14 50 0.96 13.79 2.76 5.51
60 0.648 11.33 2.27 4.53 60 1.152 15.10 3.02 6.04
70 0.756 12.23 2.45 4.89 70 1.344 16.31 3.26 6.53
90 160
80 0.864 13.08 2.62 5.23 80 1.536 17.44 3.49 6.98
90 0.972 13.87 2.77 5.55 90 1.728 18.50 3.70 7.40
100 1.08 14.62 2.92 5.85 100 1.92 19.50 3.90 7.80
50 0.6 10.90 2.18 4.36
60 0.72 11.94 2.39 4.78
70 0.84 12.90 2.58 5.16
100
80 0.96 13.79 2.76 5.51 1" PEX pipe expansion arm
90 1.08 14.62 2.92 5.85 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 1.2 15.41 3.08 6.17
50 0.06 3.75 0.75 1.50
50 0.66 11.43 2.29 4.57
60 0.072 4.10 0.82 1.64
60 0.792 12.52 2.50 5.01
70 0.084 4.43 0.89 1.77
70 0.924 13.53 2.71 5.41 10
110 80 0.096 4.74 0.95 1.90
80 1.056 14.46 2.89 5.78
90 0.108 5.03 1.01 2.01
90 1.188 15.34 3.07 6.13
100 0.12 5.30 1.06 2.12
100 1.32 16.17 3.23 6.47

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.12 5.30 1.06 2.12 50 0.54 11.24 2.25 4.50
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 0.144 5.80 1.16 2.32 60 0.648 12.31 2.46 4.93
70 0.168 6.27 1.25 2.51 70 0.756 13.30 2.66 5.32
20 90
80 0.192 6.70 1.34 2.68 80 0.864 14.22 2.84 5.69
90 0.216 7.11 1.42 2.84 90 0.972 15.08 3.02 6.03
100 0.24 7.49 1.50 3.00 100 1.08 15.90 3.18 6.36
50 0.18 6.49 1.30 2.60 50 0.6 11.85 2.37 4.74
60 0.216 7.11 1.42 2.84 60 0.72 12.98 2.60 5.19
70 0.252 7.68 1.54 3.07 70 0.84 14.02 2.80 5.61
30 100
80 0.288 8.21 1.64 3.28 80 0.96 14.99 3.00 6.00
90 0.324 8.71 1.74 3.48 90 1.08 15.90 3.18 6.36
100 0.36 9.18 1.84 3.67 100 1.2 16.76 3.35 6.70
50 0.24 7.49 1.50 3.00 50 0.66 12.43 2.49 4.97
60 0.288 8.21 1.64 3.28 60 0.792 13.61 2.72 5.45
70 0.336 8.87 1.77 3.55 70 0.924 14.70 2.94 5.88
40 110
80 0.384 9.48 1.90 3.79 80 1.056 15.72 3.14 6.29
90 0.432 10.05 2.01 4.02 90 1.188 16.67 3.33 6.67
100 0.48 10.60 2.12 4.24 100 1.32 17.57 3.51 7.03
50 0.3 8.38 1.68 3.35 50 0.72 12.98 2.60 5.19
60 0.36 9.18 1.84 3.67 60 0.864 14.22 2.84 5.69
70 0.42 9.91 1.98 3.97 70 1.008 15.36 3.07 6.14
50 120
80 0.48 10.60 2.12 4.24 80 1.152 16.42 3.28 6.57
90 0.54 11.24 2.25 4.50 90 1.296 17.41 3.48 6.97
100 0.6 11.85 2.37 4.74 100 1.44 18.36 3.67 7.34
50 0.36 9.18 1.84 3.67 50 0.78 13.51 2.70 5.40
60 0.432 10.05 2.01 4.02 60 0.936 14.80 2.96 5.92
70 0.504 10.86 2.17 4.34 70 1.092 15.99 3.20 6.39
60 130
80 0.576 11.61 2.32 4.64 80 1.248 17.09 3.42 6.84
90 0.648 12.31 2.46 4.93 90 1.404 18.13 3.63 7.25
100 0.72 12.98 2.60 5.19 100 1.56 19.11 3.82 7.64
50 0.42 9.91 1.98 3.97 50 0.84 14.02 2.80 5.61
60 0.504 10.86 2.17 4.34 60 1.008 15.36 3.07 6.14
70 0.588 11.73 2.35 4.69 70 1.176 16.59 3.32 6.64
70 140
80 0.672 12.54 2.51 5.02 80 1.344 17.73 3.55 7.09
90 0.756 13.30 2.66 5.32 90 1.512 18.81 3.76 7.52
100 0.84 14.02 2.80 5.61 100 1.68 19.83 3.97 7.93
50 0.48 10.60 2.12 4.24 50 0.9 14.51 2.90 5.80
60 0.576 11.61 2.32 4.64 60 1.08 15.90 3.18 6.36
70 0.672 12.54 2.51 5.02 70 1.26 17.17 3.43 6.87
80 150
80 0.768 13.41 2.68 5.36 80 1.44 18.36 3.67 7.34
90 0.864 14.22 2.84 5.69 90 1.62 19.47 3.89 7.79
100 0.96 14.99 3.00 6.00 100 1.8 20.52 4.10 8.21

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.96 14.99 3.00 6.00 50 0.36 10.50 2.10 4.20

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 1.152 16.42 3.28 6.57 60 0.432 11.50 2.30 4.60
70 1.344 17.73 3.55 7.09 70 0.504 12.42 2.48 4.97
160 60
80 1.536 18.96 3.79 7.58 80 0.576 13.28 2.66 5.31
90 1.728 20.11 4.02 8.04 90 0.648 14.08 2.82 5.63
100 1.92 21.20 4.24 8.48 100 0.72 14.84 2.97 5.94
50 0.42 11.34 2.27 4.53
60 0.504 12.42 2.48 4.97
70 0.588 13.41 2.68 5.37
2" PEX pipe expansion arm 70
80 0.672 14.34 2.87 5.74
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 90 0.756 15.21 3.04 6.08
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 0.84 16.03 3.21 6.41
50 0.06 4.28 0.86 1.71
50 0.48 12.12 2.42 4.85
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

60 0.072 4.69 0.94 1.88

60 0.576 13.28 2.66 5.31
70 0.084 5.07 1.01 2.03
10 70 0.672 14.34 2.87 5.74
80 0.096 5.42 1.08 2.17 80
80 0.768 15.33 3.07 6.13
90 0.108 5.75 1.15 2.30
90 0.864 16.26 3.25 6.50
100 0.12 6.06 1.21 2.42
100 0.96 17.14 3.43 6.86
50 0.12 6.06 1.21 2.42
50 0.54 12.85 2.57 5.14
60 0.144 6.64 1.33 2.66
60 0.648 14.08 2.82 5.63
70 0.168 7.17 1.43 2.87
20 70 0.756 15.21 3.04 6.08
80 0.192 7.66 1.53 3.07 90
80 0.864 16.26 3.25 6.50
90 0.216 8.13 1.63 3.25
90 0.972 17.25 3.45 6.90
100 0.24 8.57 1.71 3.43
100 1.08 18.18 3.64 7.27
50 0.18 7.42 1.48 2.97
50 0.6 13.55 2.71 5.42
60 0.216 8.13 1.63 3.25
60 0.72 14.84 2.97 5.94
70 0.252 8.78 1.76 3.51
30 70 0.84 16.03 3.21 6.41
80 0.288 9.39 1.88 3.76 100
80 0.96 17.14 3.43 6.86
90 0.324 9.96 1.99 3.98
90 1.08 18.18 3.64 7.27
100 0.36 10.50 2.10 4.20
100 1.2 19.16 3.83 7.66
50 0.24 8.57 1.71 3.43
50 0.66 14.21 2.84 5.68
60 0.288 9.39 1.88 3.76
60 0.792 15.57 3.11 6.23
70 0.336 10.14 2.03 4.06
40 70 0.924 16.81 3.36 6.73
80 0.384 10.84 2.17 4.34 110
80 1.056 17.98 3.60 7.19
90 0.432 11.50 2.30 4.60
90 1.188 19.07 3.81 7.63
100 0.48 12.12 2.42 4.85
100 1.32 20.10 4.02 8.04
50 0.3 9.58 1.92 3.83
50 0.72 14.84 2.97 5.94
60 0.36 10.50 2.10 4.20
60 0.864 16.26 3.25 6.50
70 0.42 11.34 2.27 4.53
50 70 1.008 17.56 3.51 7.03
80 0.48 12.12 2.42 4.85 120
80 1.152 18.78 3.76 7.51
90 0.54 12.85 2.57 5.14
90 1.296 19.91 3.98 7.97
100 0.6 13.55 2.71 5.42
100 1.44 20.99 4.20 8.40
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.78 15.45 3.09 6.18 50 0.18 8.25 1.65 3.30
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 0.936 16.92 3.38 6.77 60 0.216 9.04 1.81 3.61
70 1.092 18.28 3.66 7.31 70 0.252 9.76 1.95 3.90
130 30
80 1.248 19.54 3.91 7.82 80 0.288 10.43 2.09 4.17
90 1.404 20.73 4.15 8.29 90 0.324 11.07 2.21 4.43
100 1.56 21.85 4.37 8.74 100 0.36 11.67 2.33 4.67
50 0.84 16.03 3.21 6.41 50 0.24 9.52 1.90 3.81
60 1.008 17.56 3.51 7.03 60 0.288 10.43 2.09 4.17
70 1.176 18.97 3.79 7.59 70 0.336 11.27 2.25 4.51
140 40
80 1.344 20.28 4.06 8.11 80 0.384 12.05 2.41 4.82
90 1.512 21.51 4.30 8.60 90 0.432 12.78 2.56 5.11
100 1.68 22.67 4.53 9.07 100 0.48 13.47 2.69 5.39
50 0.9 16.60 3.32 6.64 50 0.3 10.65 2.13 4.26
60 1.08 18.18 3.64 7.27 60 0.36 11.67 2.33 4.67
70 1.26 19.64 3.93 7.85 70 0.42 12.60 2.52 5.04
150 50
80 1.44 20.99 4.20 8.40 80 0.48 13.47 2.69 5.39
90 1.62 22.26 4.45 8.91 90 0.54 14.29 2.86 5.71
100 1.8 23.47 4.69 9.39 100 0.6 15.06 3.01 6.02
50 0.96 17.14 3.43 6.86 50 0.36 11.67 2.33 4.67
60 1.152 18.78 3.76 7.51 60 0.432 12.78 2.56 5.11
70 1.344 20.28 4.06 8.11 70 0.504 13.80 2.76 5.52
160 60
80 1.536 21.68 4.34 8.67 80 0.576 14.76 2.95 5.90
90 1.728 22.99 4.60 9.20 90 0.648 15.65 3.13 6.26
100 1.92 24.24 4.85 9.70 100 0.72 16.50 3.30 6.60
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60 0.504 13.80 2.76 5.52
70 0.588 14.91 2.98 5.96
70
80 0.672 15.94 3.19 6.38
2" PEX pipe expansion arm 90 0.756 16.90 3.38 6.76
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 100 0.84 17.82 3.56 7.13
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.48 13.47 2.69 5.39
50 0.06 4.76 0.95 1.90
60 0.576 14.76 2.95 5.90
60 0.072 5.22 1.04 2.09
70 0.672 15.94 3.19 6.38
70 0.084 5.63 1.13 2.25 80
10 80 0.768 17.04 3.41 6.82
80 0.096 6.02 1.20 2.41
90 0.864 18.07 3.61 7.23
90 0.108 6.39 1.28 2.56
100 0.96 19.05 3.81 7.62
100 0.12 6.73 1.35 2.69
50 0.54 14.29 2.86 5.71
50 0.12 6.73 1.35 2.69
60 0.648 15.65 3.13 6.26
60 0.144 7.38 1.48 2.95
70 0.756 16.90 3.38 6.76
70 0.168 7.97 1.59 3.19 90
20 80 0.864 18.07 3.61 7.23
80 0.192 8.52 1.70 3.41
90 0.972 19.17 3.83 7.67
90 0.216 9.04 1.81 3.61
100 1.08 20.20 4.04 8.08
100 0.24 9.52 1.90 3.81
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.6 15.06 3.01 6.02 50 0.06 5.20 1.04 2.08
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops
60 0.72 16.50 3.30 6.60 60 0.072 5.69 1.14 2.28
70 0.84 17.82 3.56 7.13 70 0.084 6.15 1.23 2.46
100 10
80 0.96 19.05 3.81 7.62 80 0.096 6.57 1.31 2.63
90 1.08 20.20 4.04 8.08 90 0.108 6.97 1.39 2.79
100 1.2 21.30 4.26 8.52 100 0.12 7.35 1.47 2.94
50 0.66 15.79 3.16 6.32 50 0.12 7.35 1.47 2.94
60 0.792 17.30 3.46 6.92 60 0.144 8.05 1.61 3.22
70 0.924 18.69 3.74 7.48 70 0.168 8.69 1.74 3.48
110 20
80 1.056 19.98 4.00 7.99 80 0.192 9.30 1.86 3.72
90 1.188 21.19 4.24 8.48 90 0.216 9.86 1.97 3.94
100 1.32 22.34 4.47 8.93 100 0.24 10.39 2.08 4.16
50 0.72 16.50 3.30 6.60 50 0.18 9.00 1.80 3.60
60 0.864 18.07 3.61 7.23 60 0.216 9.86 1.97 3.94
70 1.008 19.52 3.90 7.81 70 0.252 10.65 2.13 4.26
120 30
80 1.152 20.87 4.17 8.35 80 0.288 11.38 2.28 4.55
90 1.296 22.13 4.43 8.85 90 0.324 12.07 2.41 4.83
100 1.44 23.33 4.67 9.33 100 0.36 12.73 2.55 5.09
50 0.78 17.17 3.43 6.87 50 0.24 10.39 2.08 4.16
60 0.936 18.81 3.76 7.52 60 0.288 11.38 2.28 4.55
70 1.092 20.32 4.06 8.13 70 0.336 12.30 2.46 4.92
130 40
80 1.248 21.72 4.34 8.69 80 0.384 13.15 2.63 5.26
90 1.404 23.04 4.61 9.21 90 0.432 13.94 2.79 5.58
100 1.56 24.28 4.86 9.71 100 0.48 14.70 2.94 5.88
50 0.84 17.82 3.56 7.13 50 0.3 11.62 2.32 4.65
60 1.008 19.52 3.90 7.81 60 0.36 12.73 2.55 5.09
70 1.176 21.08 4.22 8.43 70 0.42 13.75 2.75 5.50
140 50
80 1.344 22.54 4.51 9.02 80 0.48 14.70 2.94 5.88
90 1.512 23.91 4.78 9.56 90 0.54 15.59 3.12 6.24
100 1.68 25.20 5.04 10.08 100 0.6 16.43 3.29 6.57
50 0.9 18.44 3.69 7.38 50 0.36 12.73 2.55 5.09
60 1.08 20.20 4.04 8.08 60 0.432 13.94 2.79 5.58
70 1.26 21.82 4.36 8.73 70 0.504 15.06 3.01 6.02
150 60
80 1.44 23.33 4.67 9.33 80 0.576 16.10 3.22 6.44
90 1.62 24.75 4.95 9.90 90 0.648 17.08 3.42 6.83
100 1.8 26.08 5.22 10.43 100 0.72 18.00 3.60 7.20
50 0.96 19.05 3.81 7.62 50 0.42 13.75 2.75 5.50
60 1.152 20.87 4.17 8.35 60 0.504 15.06 3.01 6.02
70 1.344 22.54 4.51 9.02 70 0.588 16.27 3.25 6.51
160 70
80 1.536 24.10 4.82 9.64 80 0.672 17.39 3.48 6.96
90 1.728 25.56 5.11 10.22 90 0.756 18.44 3.69 7.38
100 1.92 26.94 5.39 10.78 100 0.84 19.44 3.89 7.78

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.48 14.70 2.94 5.88 50 0.9 20.12 4.02 8.05
has a thermal expansion rate of 0.12/10F T/100 ft (3.05mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX with PEX-a Pipe Support and clevis hangers or loops

60 0.576 16.10 3.22 6.44 60 1.08 22.05 4.41 8.82

70 0.672 17.39 3.48 6.96 70 1.26 23.81 4.76 9.52
80 150
80 0.768 18.59 3.72 7.44 80 1.44 25.46 5.09 10.18
90 0.864 19.72 3.94 7.89 90 1.62 27.00 5.40 10.80
100 0.96 20.78 4.16 8.31 100 1.8 28.46 5.69 11.38
50 0.54 15.59 3.12 6.24 50 0.96 20.78 4.16 8.31
60 0.648 17.08 3.42 6.83 60 1.152 22.77 4.55 9.11
70 0.756 18.44 3.69 7.38 70 1.344 24.59 4.92 9.84
90 160
80 0.864 19.72 3.94 7.89 80 1.536 26.29 5.26 10.52
90 0.972 20.91 4.18 8.37 90 1.728 27.89 5.58 11.15
100 1.08 22.05 4.41 8.82 100 1.92 29.39 5.88 11.76
50 0.6 16.43 3.29 6.57
60 0.72 18.00 3.60 7.20
70 0.84 19.44 3.89 7.78
100
80 0.96 20.78 4.16 8.31
90 1.08 22.05 4.41 8.82
100 1.2 23.24 4.65 9.30
50 0.66 17.23 3.45 6.89
60 0.792 18.88 3.78 7.55
70 0.924 20.39 4.08 8.16
110
80 1.056 21.80 4.36 8.72
90 1.188 23.12 4.62 9.25
100 1.32 24.37 4.87 9.75
50 0.72 18.00 3.60 7.20
60 0.864 19.72 3.94 7.89
70 1.008 21.30 4.26 8.52
120
80 1.152 22.77 4.55 9.11
90 1.296 24.15 4.83 9.66
100 1.44 25.46 5.09 10.18
50 0.78 18.73 3.75 7.49
60 0.936 20.52 4.10 8.21
70 1.092 22.17 4.43 8.87
130
80 1.248 23.70 4.74 9.48
90 1.404 25.14 5.03 10.05
100 1.56 26.50 5.30 10.60
50 0.84 19.44 3.89 7.78
60 1.008 21.30 4.26 8.52
70 1.176 23.00 4.60 9.20
140
80 1.344 24.59 4.92 9.84
90 1.512 26.08 5.22 10.43
100 1.68 27.50 5.50 11.00

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thermal expansion rate of 1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m) see pages 121 to 130.

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 0.55 7.04 1.41 2.81 50 3.85 18.61 3.72 7.45
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
60 0.66 7.71 1.54 3.08 60 4.62 20.39 4.08 8.16
70 0.77 8.32 1.66 3.33 70 5.39 22.02 4.40 8.81
10 70
80 0.88 8.90 1.78 3.56 80 6.16 23.55 4.71 9.42
90 0.99 9.44 1.89 3.78 90 6.93 24.97 4.99 9.99
100 1.1 9.95 1.99 3.98 100 7.7 26.32 5.26 10.53
50 1.1 9.95 1.99 3.98 50 4.4 19.90 3.98 7.96
60 1.32 10.90 2.18 4.36 60 5.28 21.80 4.36 8.72
70 1.54 11.77 2.35 4.71 70 6.16 23.55 4.71 9.42
20 80
80 1.76 12.59 2.52 5.03 80 7.04 25.17 5.03 10.07
90 1.98 13.35 2.67 5.34 90 7.92 26.70 5.34 10.68
100 2.2 14.07 2.81 5.63 100 8.8 28.14 5.63 11.26
50 1.65 12.19 2.44 4.87 50 4.95 21.11 4.22 8.44
60 1.98 13.35 2.67 5.34 60 5.94 23.12 4.62 9.25
70 2.31 14.42 2.88 5.77 70 6.93 24.97 4.99 9.99
30 90
80 2.64 15.41 3.08 6.17 80 7.92 26.70 5.34 10.68
90 2.97 16.35 3.27 6.54 90 8.91 28.32 5.66 11.33
100 3.3 17.23 3.45 6.89 100 9.9 29.85 5.97 11.94
50 2.2 14.07 2.81 5.63 50 5.5 22.25 4.45 8.90
60 2.64 15.41 3.08 6.17 60 6.6 24.37 4.87 9.75
70 3.08 16.65 3.33 6.66 70 7.7 26.32 5.26 10.53
40 100
80 3.52 17.80 3.56 7.12 80 8.8 28.14 5.63 11.26
90 3.96 18.88 3.78 7.55 90 9.9 29.85 5.97 11.94
100 4.4 19.90 3.98 7.96 100 11 31.46 6.29 12.59
50 2.75 15.73 3.15 6.29 50 6.05 23.33 4.67 9.33
60 3.3 17.23 3.45 6.89 60 7.26 25.56 5.11 10.22
70 3.85 18.61 3.72 7.45 70 8.47 27.61 5.52 11.04
50 110
80 4.4 19.90 3.98 7.96 80 9.68 29.52 5.90 11.81
90 4.95 21.11 4.22 8.44 90 10.89 31.31 6.26 12.52
100 5.5 22.25 4.45 8.90 100 12.1 33.00 6.60 13.20
50 3.3 17.23 3.45 6.89 50 6.6 24.37 4.87 9.75
60 3.96 18.88 3.78 7.55 60 7.92 26.70 5.34 10.68
70 4.62 20.39 4.08 8.16 70 9.24 28.84 5.77 11.53
60 120
80 5.28 21.80 4.36 8.72 80 10.56 30.83 6.17 12.33
90 5.94 23.12 4.62 9.25 90 11.88 32.70 6.54 13.08
100 6.6 24.37 4.87 9.75 100 13.2 34.47 6.89 13.79

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 7.15 25.37 5.07 10.15 50 1.65 14.42 2.88 5.77
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
60 8.58 27.79 5.56 11.12 60 1.98 15.79 3.16 6.32
70 10.01 30.01 6.00 12.01 70 2.31 17.06 3.41 6.82
130 30
80 11.44 32.09 6.42 12.83 80 2.64 18.24 3.65 7.30
90 12.87 34.03 6.81 13.61 90 2.97 19.34 3.87 7.74
100 14.3 35.87 7.17 14.35 100 3.3 20.39 4.08 8.16
50 7.7 26.32 5.26 10.53 50 2.2 16.65 3.33 6.66
60 9.24 28.84 5.77 11.53 60 2.64 18.24 3.65 7.30
70 10.78 31.15 6.23 12.46 70 3.08 19.70 3.94 7.88
140 40
80 12.32 33.30 6.66 13.32 80 3.52 21.06 4.21 8.42
90 13.86 35.32 7.06 14.13 90 3.96 22.34 4.47 8.93
100 15.4 37.23 7.45 14.89 100 4.4 23.55 4.71 9.42
50 8.25 27.25 5.45 10.90 50 2.75 18.61 3.72 7.45
60 9.9 29.85 5.97 11.94 60 3.3 20.39 4.08 8.16
70 11.55 32.24 6.45 12.90 70 3.85 22.02 4.40 8.81
150 50
80 13.2 34.47 6.89 13.79 80 4.4 23.55 4.71 9.42
90 14.85 36.56 7.31 14.62 90 4.95 24.97 4.99 9.99
100 16.5 38.54 7.71 15.41 100 5.5 26.32 5.26 10.53
50 8.8 28.14 5.63 11.26 50 3.3 20.39 4.08 8.16
60 10.56 30.83 6.17 12.33 60 3.96 22.34 4.47 8.93
70 12.32 33.30 6.66 13.32 70 4.62 24.13 4.83 9.65
160 60
80 14.08 35.60 7.12 14.24 80 5.28 25.79 5.16 10.32
90 15.84 37.76 7.55 15.10 90 5.94 27.36 5.47 10.94
100 17.6 39.80 7.96 15.92 100 6.6 28.84 5.77 11.53
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60 4.62 24.13 4.83 9.65
70 5.39 26.06 5.21 10.42
70
80 6.16 27.86 5.57 11.14
" PEX pipe expansion arm 90 6.93 29.55 5.91 11.82
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 100 7.7 31.15 6.23 12.46
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 4.4 23.55 4.71 9.42
50 0.55 8.32 1.66 3.33 60 5.28 25.79 5.16 10.32
60 0.66 9.12 1.82 3.65 70 6.16 27.86 5.57 11.14
70 0.77 9.85 1.97 3.94 80
10 80 7.04 29.78 5.96 11.91
80 0.88 10.53 2.11 4.21 90 7.92 31.59 6.32 12.64
90 0.99 11.17 2.23 4.47 100 8.8 33.30 6.66 13.32
100 1.1 11.77 2.35 4.71 50 4.95 24.97 4.99 9.99
50 1.1 11.77 2.35 4.71 60 5.94 27.36 5.47 10.94
60 1.32 12.90 2.58 5.16 70 6.93 29.55 5.91 11.82
70 1.54 13.93 2.79 5.57 90
20 80 7.92 31.59 6.32 12.64
80 1.76 14.89 2.98 5.96 90 8.91 33.51 6.70 13.40
90 1.98 15.79 3.16 6.32 100 9.9 35.32 7.06 14.13
100 2.2 16.65 3.33 6.66

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)

50 5.5 26.32 5.26 10.53 50 0.55 9.44 1.89 3.78

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

60 6.6 28.84 5.77 11.53 60 0.66 10.34 2.07 4.14

70 7.7 31.15 6.23 12.46 70 0.77 11.17 2.23 4.47
100 10
80 8.8 33.30 6.66 13.32 80 0.88 11.94 2.39 4.78
90 9.9 35.32 7.06 14.13 90 0.99 12.66 2.53 5.07
100 11 37.23 7.45 14.89 100 1.1 13.35 2.67 5.34
50 6.05 27.61 5.52 11.04 50 1.1 13.35 2.67 5.34
60 7.26 30.24 6.05 12.10 60 1.32 14.62 2.92 5.85
70 8.47 32.67 6.53 13.07 70 1.54 15.79 3.16 6.32
110 20
80 9.68 34.92 6.98 13.97 80 1.76 16.89 3.38 6.75
90 10.89 37.04 7.41 14.82 90 1.98 17.91 3.58 7.16
100 12.1 39.05 7.81 15.62 100 2.2 18.88 3.78 7.55
50 6.6 28.84 5.77 11.53 50 1.65 16.35 3.27 6.54
60 7.92 31.59 6.32 12.64 60 1.98 17.91 3.58 7.16
70 9.24 34.12 6.82 13.65 70 2.31 19.34 3.87 7.74
120 30
80 10.56 36.48 7.30 14.59 80 2.64 20.68 4.14 8.27
90 11.88 38.69 7.74 15.48 90 2.97 21.93 4.39 8.77
100 13.2 40.78 8.16 16.31 100 3.3 23.12 4.62 9.25
50 7.15 30.01 6.00 12.01 50 2.2 18.88 3.78 7.55
60 8.58 32.88 6.58 13.15 60 0.66 10.34 2.07 4.14
70 10.01 35.51 7.10 14.21 70 0.77 11.17 2.23 4.47
130 40
80 11.44 37.97 7.59 15.19 80 0.88 11.94 2.39 4.78
90 12.87 40.27 8.05 16.11 90 0.99 12.66 2.53 5.07
100 14.3 42.45 8.49 16.98 100 1.1 13.35 2.67 5.34
50 7.7 31.15 6.23 12.46 50 2.75 21.11 4.22 8.44
60 9.24 34.12 6.82 13.65 60 3.3 23.12 4.62 9.25
70 10.78 36.85 7.37 14.74 70 3.85 24.97 4.99 9.99
140 50
80 12.32 39.40 7.88 15.76 80 4.4 26.70 5.34 10.68
90 13.86 41.79 8.36 16.72 90 4.95 28.32 5.66 11.33
100 15.4 44.05 8.81 17.62 100 5.5 29.85 5.97 11.94
50 8.25 32.24 6.45 12.90 50 3.3 23.12 4.62 9.25
60 9.9 35.32 7.06 14.13 60 3.96 25.33 5.07 10.13
70 11.55 38.15 7.63 15.26 70 4.62 27.36 5.47 10.94
150 60
80 13.2 40.78 8.16 16.31 80 5.28 29.25 5.85 11.70
90 14.85 43.26 8.65 17.30 90 5.94 31.02 6.20 12.41
100 16.5 45.60 9.12 18.24 100 6.6 32.70 6.54 13.08
50 8.8 33.30 6.66 13.32 50 3.85 24.97 4.99 9.99
60 10.56 36.48 7.30 14.59 60 4.62 27.36 5.47 10.94
70 12.32 39.40 7.88 15.76 70 5.39 29.55 5.91 11.82
160 70
80 14.08 42.12 8.42 16.85 80 6.16 31.59 6.32 12.64
90 15.84 44.67 8.93 17.87 90 6.93 33.51 6.70 13.40
100 17.6 47.09 9.42 18.84 100 7.7 35.32 7.06 14.13

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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 4.4 26.70 5.34 10.68 50 8.25 36.56 7.31 14.62
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

60 5.28 29.25 5.85 11.70 60 9.9 40.05 8.01 16.02

70 6.16 31.59 6.32 12.64 70 11.55 43.26 8.65 17.30
80 150
80 7.04 33.77 6.75 13.51 80 13.2 46.24 9.25 18.50
90 7.92 35.82 7.16 14.33 90 14.85 49.05 9.81 19.62
100 8.8 37.76 7.55 15.10 100 16.5 51.70 10.34 20.68
50 0.55 9.44 1.89 3.78 50 8.8 37.76 7.55 15.10
60 0.66 10.34 2.07 4.14 60 10.56 41.36 8.27 16.54
70 0.77 11.17 2.23 4.47 70 12.32 44.67 8.93 17.87
90 160
80 0.88 11.94 2.39 4.78 80 14.08 47.76 9.55 19.10
90 0.99 12.66 2.53 5.07 90 15.84 50.66 10.13 20.26
100 1.1 13.35 2.67 5.34 100 17.6 53.40 10.68 21.36
50 1.1 13.35 2.67 5.34
60 1.32 14.62 2.92 5.85
70 1.54 15.79 3.16 6.32
100 1" PEX pipe expansion arm
80 1.76 16.89 3.38 6.75
90 1.98 17.91 3.58 7.16 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 2.2 18.88 3.78 7.55
50 0.55 10.44 2.09 4.17
50 6.05 31.31 6.26 12.52
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

60 0.66 11.43 2.29 4.57

60 7.26 34.29 6.86 13.72
70 0.77 12.35 2.47 4.94
70 8.47 37.04 7.41 14.82 10
110 80 0.88 13.20 2.64 5.28
80 9.68 39.60 7.92 15.84
90 0.99 14.00 2.80 5.60
90 10.89 42.00 8.40 16.80
100 1.1 14.76 2.95 5.90
100 12.1 44.27 8.85 17.71
50 0.55 10.44 2.09 4.17
50 6.6 32.70 6.54 13.08
60 0.66 11.43 2.29 4.57
60 7.92 35.82 7.16 14.33
70 0.77 12.35 2.47 4.94
70 9.24 38.69 7.74 15.48 20
120 80 0.88 13.20 2.64 5.28
80 10.56 41.36 8.27 16.54
90 0.99 14.00 2.80 5.60
90 11.88 43.87 8.77 17.55
100 1.1 14.76 2.95 5.90
100 13.2 46.24 9.25 18.50
50 1.1 14.76 2.95 5.90
50 7.15 34.03 6.81 13.61
60 1.32 16.17 3.23 6.47
60 8.58 37.28 7.46 14.91
70 1.54 17.46 3.49 6.98
70 10.01 40.27 8.05 16.11 30
130 80 1.76 18.67 3.73 7.47
80 11.44 43.05 8.61 17.22
90 1.98 19.80 3.96 7.92
90 12.87 45.66 9.13 18.26
100 2.2 20.87 4.17 8.35
100 14.3 48.13 9.63 19.25
50 1.65 18.07 3.61 7.23
50 7.7 35.32 7.06 14.13
60 1.98 19.80 3.96 7.92
60 9.24 38.69 7.74 15.48
70 2.31 21.39 4.28 8.55
70 10.78 41.79 8.36 16.72 40
140 80 2.64 22.86 4.57 9.15
80 12.32 44.67 8.93 17.87
90 2.97 24.25 4.85 9.70
90 13.86 47.38 9.48 18.95
100 3.3 25.56 5.11 10.22
100 15.4 49.95 9.99 19.98
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 2.2 20.87 4.17 8.35 50 6.6 36.15 7.23 14.46
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
60 2.64 22.86 4.57 9.15 60 7.92 39.60 7.92 15.84
70 3.08 24.69 4.94 9.88 70 9.24 42.77 8.55 17.11
50 120
80 3.52 26.40 5.28 10.56 80 10.56 45.73 9.15 18.29
90 3.96 28.00 5.60 11.20 90 11.88 48.50 9.70 19.40
100 4.4 29.52 5.90 11.81 100 13.2 51.12 10.22 20.45
50 2.75 23.33 4.67 9.33 50 7.15 37.63 7.53 15.05
60 3.3 25.56 5.11 10.22 60 8.58 41.22 8.24 16.49
70 3.85 27.61 5.52 11.04 70 10.01 44.52 8.90 17.81
60 130
80 4.4 29.52 5.90 11.81 80 11.44 47.59 9.52 19.04
90 4.95 31.31 6.26 12.52 90 12.87 50.48 10.10 20.19
100 5.5 33.00 6.60 13.20 100 14.3 53.21 10.64 21.28
50 3.85 27.61 5.52 11.04 50 7.7 39.05 7.81 15.62
60 4.62 30.24 6.05 12.10 60 9.24 42.77 8.55 17.11
70 5.39 32.67 6.53 13.07 70 10.78 46.20 9.24 18.48
70 140
80 6.16 34.92 6.98 13.97 80 12.32 49.39 9.88 19.76
90 6.93 37.04 7.41 14.82 90 13.86 52.39 10.48 20.95
100 7.7 39.05 7.81 15.62 100 15.4 55.22 11.04 22.09
50 4.4 29.52 5.90 11.81 50 8.25 40.42 8.08 16.17
60 5.28 32.33 6.47 12.93 60 9.9 44.27 8.85 17.71
70 6.16 34.92 6.98 13.97 70 11.55 47.82 9.56 19.13
80 150
80 7.04 37.34 7.47 14.93 80 13.2 51.12 10.22 20.45
90 7.92 39.60 7.92 15.84 90 14.85 54.22 10.84 21.69
100 8.8 41.74 8.35 16.70 100 16.5 57.16 11.43 22.86
50 4.95 31.31 6.26 12.52 50 8.8 41.74 8.35 16.70
60 5.94 34.29 6.86 13.72 60 10.56 45.73 9.15 18.29
70 6.93 37.04 7.41 14.82 70 12.32 49.39 9.88 19.76
90 160
80 7.92 39.60 7.92 15.84 80 14.08 52.80 10.56 21.12
90 8.91 42.00 8.40 16.80 90 15.84 56.00 11.20 22.40
100 9.9 44.27 8.85 17.71 100 17.6 59.03 11.81 23.61
50 5.5 33.00 6.60 13.20
60 6.6 36.15 7.23 14.46
70 7.7 39.05 7.81 15.62
100
80 8.8 41.74 8.35 16.70 1" PEX pipe expansion arm
90 9.9 44.27 8.85 17.71 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 11 46.67 9.33 18.67
50 0.55 11.34 2.27 4.54
50 6.05 34.61 6.92 13.84
60 0.66 12.43 2.49 4.97
60 7.26 37.91 7.58 15.17
70 0.77 13.42 2.68 5.37
70 8.47 40.95 8.19 16.38 10
110 80 0.88 14.35 2.87 5.74
80 9.68 43.78 8.76 17.51
90 0.99 15.22 3.04 6.09
90 10.89 46.44 9.29 18.57
100 1.1 16.04 3.21 6.42
100 12.1 48.95 9.79 19.58
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 1.1 16.04 3.21 6.42 50 4.95 34.03 6.81 13.61

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

60 1.32 17.57 3.51 7.03 60 5.94 37.28 7.46 14.91

70 1.54 18.98 3.80 7.59 70 6.93 40.27 8.05 16.11
20 90
80 1.76 20.29 4.06 8.12 80 7.92 43.05 8.61 17.22
90 1.98 21.52 4.30 8.61 90 8.91 45.66 9.13 18.26
100 2.2 22.69 4.54 9.08 100 9.9 48.13 9.63 19.25
50 1.65 19.65 3.93 7.86 50 5.5 35.87 7.17 14.35
60 1.98 21.52 4.30 8.61 60 6.6 39.30 7.86 15.72
70 2.31 23.25 4.65 9.30 70 7.7 42.45 8.49 16.98
30 100
80 2.64 24.85 4.97 9.94 80 8.8 45.38 9.08 18.15
90 2.97 26.36 5.27 10.54 90 9.9 48.13 9.63 19.25
100 3.3 27.79 5.56 11.12 100 11 50.73 10.15 20.29
50 2.2 22.69 4.54 9.08 50 6.05 37.63 7.53 15.05
60 2.64 24.85 4.97 9.94 60 7.26 41.22 8.24 16.49
70 3.08 26.85 5.37 10.74 70 8.47 44.52 8.90 17.81
40 110
80 3.52 28.70 5.74 11.48 80 9.68 47.59 9.52 19.04
90 3.96 30.44 6.09 12.18 90 10.89 50.48 10.10 20.19
100 4.4 32.09 6.42 12.83 100 12.1 53.21 10.64 21.28
50 2.75 25.37 5.07 10.15 50 6.6 39.30 7.86 15.72
60 3.3 27.79 5.56 11.12 60 7.92 43.05 8.61 17.22
70 3.85 30.01 6.00 12.01 70 9.24 46.50 9.30 18.60
50 120
80 4.4 32.09 6.42 12.83 80 10.56 49.71 9.94 19.88
90 4.95 34.03 6.81 13.61 90 11.88 52.72 10.54 21.09
100 5.5 35.87 7.17 14.35 100 13.2 55.58 11.12 22.23
50 3.3 27.79 5.56 11.12 50 7.15 40.90 8.18 16.36
60 3.96 30.44 6.09 12.18 60 8.58 44.81 8.96 17.92
70 4.62 32.88 6.58 13.15 70 10.01 48.40 9.68 19.36
60 130
80 5.28 35.15 7.03 14.06 80 11.44 51.74 10.35 20.70
90 5.94 37.28 7.46 14.91 90 12.87 54.88 10.98 21.95
100 6.6 39.30 7.86 15.72 100 14.3 57.85 11.57 23.14
50 3.85 30.01 6.00 12.01 50 7.7 42.45 8.49 16.98
60 4.62 32.88 6.58 13.15 60 9.24 46.50 9.30 18.60
70 5.39 35.51 7.10 14.21 70 10.78 50.22 10.04 20.09
70 140
80 6.16 37.97 7.59 15.19 80 12.32 53.69 10.74 21.48
90 6.93 40.27 8.05 16.11 90 13.86 56.95 11.39 22.78
100 7.7 42.45 8.49 16.98 100 15.4 60.03 12.01 24.01
50 4.4 32.09 6.42 12.83 50 8.25 43.94 8.79 17.57
60 5.28 35.15 7.03 14.06 60 9.9 48.13 9.63 19.25
70 6.16 37.97 7.59 15.19 70 11.55 51.99 10.40 20.79
80 150
80 7.04 40.59 8.12 16.24 80 13.2 55.58 11.12 22.23
90 7.92 43.05 8.61 17.22 90 14.85 58.95 11.79 23.58
100 8.8 45.38 9.08 18.15 100 16.5 62.14 12.43 24.85
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 8.8 45.38 9.08 18.15 50 3.3 31.78 6.36 12.71

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
60 10.56 49.71 9.94 19.88 60 3.96 34.81 6.96 13.92
70 12.32 53.69 10.74 21.48 70 4.62 37.60 7.52 15.04
160 60
80 14.08 57.40 11.48 22.96 80 5.28 40.20 8.04 16.08
90 15.84 60.88 12.18 24.35 90 5.94 42.63 8.53 17.05
100 17.6 64.17 12.83 25.67 100 6.6 44.94 8.99 17.98
50 3.85 34.32 6.86 13.73
60 4.62 37.60 7.52 15.04
70 5.39 40.61 8.12 16.24
2" PEX pipe expansion arm 70
80 6.16 43.42 8.68 17.37
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 90 6.93 46.05 9.21 18.42
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
100 7.7 48.54 9.71 19.42
50 0.55 12.97 2.59 5.19
50 4.4 36.69 7.34 14.68
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

60 0.66 14.21 2.84 5.68

60 5.28 40.20 8.04 16.08
70 0.77 15.35 3.07 6.14
10 70 6.16 43.42 8.68 17.37
80 0.88 16.41 3.28 6.56 80
80 7.04 46.41 9.28 18.57
90 0.99 17.41 3.48 6.96
90 7.92 49.23 9.85 19.69
100 1.1 18.35 3.67 7.34
100 8.8 51.89 10.38 20.76
50 1.1 18.35 3.67 7.34
50 4.95 38.92 7.78 15.57
60 1.32 20.10 4.02 8.04
60 5.94 42.63 8.53 17.05
70 1.54 21.71 4.34 8.68
20 70 6.93 46.05 9.21 18.42
80 1.76 23.21 4.64 9.28 90
80 7.92 49.23 9.85 19.69
90 1.98 24.61 4.92 9.85
90 8.91 52.22 10.44 20.89
100 2.2 25.95 5.19 10.38
100 9.9 55.04 11.01 22.02
50 1.65 22.47 4.49 8.99
50 5.5 41.02 8.20 16.41
60 1.98 24.61 4.92 9.85
60 6.6 44.94 8.99 17.98
70 2.31 26.59 5.32 10.63
30 70 7.7 48.54 9.71 19.42
80 2.64 28.42 5.68 11.37 100
80 8.8 51.89 10.38 20.76
90 2.97 30.15 6.03 12.06
90 9.9 55.04 11.01 22.02
100 3.3 31.78 6.36 12.71
100 11 58.02 11.60 23.21
50 2.2 25.95 5.19 10.38
50 6.05 43.03 8.61 17.21
60 2.64 28.42 5.68 11.37
60 7.26 47.13 9.43 18.85
70 3.08 30.70 6.14 12.28
40 70 8.47 50.91 10.18 20.36
80 3.52 32.82 6.56 13.13 110
80 9.68 54.42 10.88 21.77
90 3.96 34.81 6.96 13.92
90 10.89 57.73 11.55 23.09
100 4.4 36.69 7.34 14.68
100 12.1 60.85 12.17 24.34
50 2.75 29.01 5.80 11.60
50 6.6 44.94 8.99 17.98
60 3.3 31.78 6.36 12.71
60 7.92 49.23 9.85 19.69
70 3.85 34.32 6.86 13.73
50 70 9.24 53.17 10.63 21.27
80 4.4 36.69 7.34 14.68 120
80 10.56 56.85 11.37 22.74
90 4.95 38.92 7.78 15.57
90 11.88 60.29 12.06 24.12
100 5.5 41.02 8.20 16.41
100 13.2 63.55 12.71 25.42
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 7.15 46.77 9.35 18.71 50 1.65 24.97 4.99 9.99
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
60 8.58 51.24 10.25 20.50 60 1.98 27.36 5.47 10.94
70 10.01 55.34 11.07 22.14 70 2.31 29.55 5.91 11.82
130 30
80 11.44 59.17 11.83 23.67 80 2.64 31.59 6.32 12.64
90 12.87 62.76 12.55 25.10 90 2.97 33.51 6.70 13.40
100 14.3 66.15 13.23 26.46 100 3.3 35.32 7.06 14.13
50 7.7 48.54 9.71 19.42 50 2.2 28.84 5.77 11.53
60 9.24 53.17 10.63 21.27 60 2.64 31.59 6.32 12.64
70 10.78 57.43 11.49 22.97 70 3.08 34.12 6.82 13.65
140 40
80 12.32 61.40 12.28 24.56 80 3.52 36.48 7.30 14.59
90 13.86 65.12 13.02 26.05 90 3.96 38.69 7.74 15.48
100 15.4 68.65 13.73 27.46 100 4.4 40.78 8.16 16.31
50 8.25 50.24 10.05 20.10 50 2.75 32.24 6.45 12.90
60 9.9 55.04 11.01 22.02 60 3.3 35.32 7.06 14.13
70 11.55 59.45 11.89 23.78 70 3.85 38.15 7.63 15.26
150 50
80 13.2 63.55 12.71 25.42 80 4.4 40.78 8.16 16.31
90 14.85 67.41 13.48 26.96 90 4.95 43.26 8.65 17.30
100 16.5 71.06 14.21 28.42 100 5.5 45.60 9.12 18.24
50 8.8 51.89 10.38 20.76 50 3.3 35.32 7.06 14.13
60 10.56 56.85 11.37 22.74 60 3.96 38.69 7.74 15.48
70 12.32 61.40 12.28 24.56 70 4.62 41.79 8.36 16.72
160 60
80 14.08 65.64 13.13 26.26 80 5.28 44.67 8.93 17.87
90 15.84 69.62 13.92 27.85 90 5.94 47.38 9.48 18.95
100 17.6 73.39 14.68 29.35 100 6.6 49.95 9.99 19.98
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60 4.62 41.79 8.36 16.72
70 5.39 45.14 9.03 18.06
70
80 6.16 48.25 9.65 19.30
2" PEX pipe expansion arm 90 6.93 51.18 10.24 20.47
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 100 7.7 53.95 10.79 21.58
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 4.4 40.78 8.16 16.31
50 0.55 14.42 2.88 5.77
60 5.28 44.67 8.93 17.87
60 0.66 15.79 3.16 6.32
70 6.16 48.25 9.65 19.30
70 0.77 17.06 3.41 6.82 80
10 80 7.04 51.59 10.32 20.63
80 0.88 18.24 3.65 7.30
90 7.92 54.72 10.94 21.89
90 0.99 19.34 3.87 7.74
100 8.8 57.67 11.53 23.07
100 1.1 20.39 4.08 8.16
50 4.95 43.26 8.65 17.30
50 1.1 20.39 4.08 8.16
60 5.94 47.38 9.48 18.95
60 1.32 22.34 4.47 8.93
70 6.93 51.18 10.24 20.47
70 1.54 24.13 4.83 9.65 90
20 80 7.92 54.72 10.94 21.89
80 1.76 25.79 5.16 10.32
90 8.91 58.03 11.61 23.21
90 1.98 27.36 5.47 10.94
100 9.9 61.17 12.23 24.47
100 2.2 28.84 5.77 11.53
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Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)
50 5.5 45.60 9.12 18.24 50 0.55 15.73 3.15 6.29
1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).

PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of
60 6.6 49.95 9.99 19.98 60 0.66 17.23 3.45 6.89
70 7.7 53.95 10.79 21.58 70 0.77 18.61 3.72 7.45
100 10
80 8.8 57.67 11.53 23.07 80 0.88 19.90 3.98 7.96
90 9.9 61.17 12.23 24.47 90 0.99 21.11 4.22 8.44
100 11 64.48 12.90 25.79 100 1.1 22.25 4.45 8.90
50 6.05 47.82 9.56 19.13 50 1.1 22.25 4.45 8.90
60 7.26 52.39 10.48 20.95 60 1.32 24.37 4.87 9.75
70 8.47 56.58 11.32 22.63 70 1.54 26.32 5.26 10.53
110 20
80 9.68 60.49 12.10 24.20 80 1.76 28.14 5.63 11.26
90 10.89 64.16 12.83 25.66 90 1.98 29.85 5.97 11.94
100 12.1 67.63 13.53 27.05 100 2.2 31.46 6.29 12.59
50 6.6 49.95 9.99 19.98 50 1.65 27.25 5.45 10.90
60 7.92 54.72 10.94 21.89 60 1.98 29.85 5.97 11.94
70 9.24 59.10 11.82 23.64 70 2.31 32.24 6.45 12.90
120 30
80 10.56 63.18 12.64 25.27 80 2.64 34.47 6.89 13.79
90 11.88 67.01 13.40 26.80 90 2.97 36.56 7.31 14.62
100 13.2 70.64 14.13 28.25 100 3.3 38.54 7.71 15.41
50 7.15 51.99 10.40 20.79 50 2.2 31.46 6.29 12.59
60 8.58 56.95 11.39 22.78 60 2.64 34.47 6.89 13.79
70 10.01 61.51 12.30 24.60 70 3.08 37.23 7.45 14.89
130 40
80 11.44 65.76 13.15 26.30 80 3.52 39.80 7.96 15.92
90 12.87 69.75 13.95 27.90 90 3.96 42.21 8.44 16.89
100 14.3 73.52 14.70 29.41 100 4.4 44.50 8.90 17.80
50 7.7 53.95 10.79 21.58 50 2.75 35.18 7.04 14.07
60 9.24 59.10 11.82 23.64 60 3.3 38.54 7.71 15.41
70 10.78 63.83 12.77 25.53 70 3.85 41.62 8.32 16.65
140 50
80 12.32 68.24 13.65 27.30 80 4.4 44.50 8.90 17.80
90 13.86 72.38 14.48 28.95 90 4.95 47.20 9.44 18.88
100 15.4 76.30 15.26 30.52 100 5.5 49.75 9.95 19.90
50 8.25 55.84 11.17 22.34 50 3.3 38.54 7.71 15.41
60 9.9 61.17 12.23 24.47 60 3.96 42.21 8.44 16.89
70 11.55 66.07 13.21 26.43 70 4.62 45.60 9.12 18.24
150 60
80 13.2 70.64 14.13 28.25 80 5.28 48.74 9.75 19.50
90 14.85 74.92 14.98 29.97 90 5.94 51.70 10.34 20.68
100 16.5 78.97 15.79 31.59 100 6.6 54.50 10.90 21.80
50 8.8 57.67 11.53 23.07 50 3.85 41.62 8.32 16.65
60 10.56 63.18 12.64 25.27 60 4.62 45.60 9.12 18.24
70 12.32 68.24 13.65 27.30 70 5.39 49.25 9.85 19.70
160 70
80 14.08 72.95 14.59 29.18 80 6.16 52.65 10.53 21.06
90 15.84 77.38 15.48 30.95 90 6.93 55.84 11.17 22.34
100 17.6 81.56 16.31 32.63 100 7.7 58.86 11.77 23.55
Table E-3: PEX pipe expansion arm calculations " to 3"

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 3" PEX pipe expansion arm 3" PEX pipe expansion arm
Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2 Delta T Run Delta L Flexible arm L1 L2
(T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in) (T) (ft) (in) length (in) (in) (in)

50 4.4 44.50 8.90 17.80 50 8.25 60.93 12.19 24.37

1.1"/10F T/100 ft. (27.94mm/5.56C T/30.48m).
PEX has a free-body thermal expansion rate of

60 5.28 48.74 9.75 19.50 60 9.9 66.75 13.35 26.70

70 6.16 52.65 10.53 21.06 70 11.55 72.09 14.42 28.84
80 150
80 7.04 56.28 11.26 22.51 80 13.2 77.07 15.41 30.83
90 7.92 59.70 11.94 23.88 90 14.85 81.75 16.35 32.70
100 8.8 62.93 12.59 25.17 100 16.5 86.17 17.23 34.47
50 4.95 47.20 9.44 18.88 50 8.8 62.93 12.59 25.17
60 5.94 51.70 10.34 20.68 60 10.56 68.93 13.79 27.57
70 6.93 55.84 11.17 22.34 70 12.32 74.46 14.89 29.78
90 160
80 7.92 59.70 11.94 23.88 80 14.08 79.60 15.92 31.84
90 8.91 63.32 12.66 25.33 90 15.84 84.43 16.89 33.77
100 9.9 66.75 13.35 26.70 100 17.6 88.99 17.80 35.60
50 5.5 49.75 9.95 19.90
60 6.6 54.50 10.90 21.80
70 7.7 58.86 11.77 23.55
100
80 8.8 62.93 12.59 25.17
90 9.9 66.75 13.35 26.70
100 11 70.36 14.07 28.14
50 6.05 52.18 10.44 20.87
60 7.26 57.16 11.43 22.86
70 8.47 61.74 12.35 24.69
110
80 9.68 66.00 13.20 26.40
90 10.89 70.00 14.00 28.00
100 12.1 73.79 14.76 29.52
50 6.6 54.50 10.90 21.80
60 7.92 59.70 11.94 23.88
70 9.24 64.48 12.90 25.79
120
80 10.56 68.93 13.79 27.57
90 11.88 73.12 14.62 29.25
100 13.2 77.07 15.41 30.83
50 7.15 56.72 11.34 22.69
60 8.58 62.14 12.43 24.85
70 10.01 67.12 13.42 26.85
130
80 11.44 71.75 14.35 28.70
90 12.87 76.10 15.22 30.44
100 14.3 80.22 16.04 32.09
50 7.7 58.86 11.77 23.55
60 9.24 64.48 12.90 25.79
70 10.78 69.65 13.93 27.86
140
80 12.32 74.46 14.89 29.78
90 13.86 78.97 15.79 31.59
100 15.4 83.25 16.65 33.30

Table E-3: PEX pipe expansion arm calculations " to 3"

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Appendix F
Pipe heat loss and surface temperature

" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -3.2 -2.0 -1.6 -1.4 -1.2 30 30.7 45.2 47.7 48.6 49.0

40 -1.6 -1.0 -0.8 -0.7 -0.6 40 40.4 47.6 48.8 49.3 49.5

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 1.6 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 60 59.6 52.4 51.2 50.7 50.5

70 3.2 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.2 70 69.3 54.8 52.3 51.4 51.0

80 4.7 3.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 80 78.9 57.1 53.5 52.1 51.5

90 6.3 4.1 3.2 2.7 2.4 90 88.6 59.5 54.6 52.9 52.0

100 7.9 5.1 4.0 3.4 3.1 100 98.2 61.9 55.8 53.6 52.5

110 9.5 6.1 4.7 4.1 3.7 110 107.9 64.3 56.9 54.3 53.0

120 11.1 7.1 5.5 4.8 4.3 120 117.5 66.7 58.1 55.0 53.5

130 12.6 8.1 6.3 5.4 4.9 130 127.2 69.0 59.2 55.7 54.0

140 14.2 9.1 7.1 6.1 5.5 140 136.8 71.4 60.4 56.4 54.5

150 15.8 10.1 7.9 6.8 6.1 150 146.5 73.8 61.5 57.2 55.1

160 17.4 11.1 8.7 7.5 6.7 160 156.1 76.2 62.7 57.9 55.6

170 18.9 12.2 9.5 8.2 7.3 170 165.8 78.6 63.8 58.6 56.1

180 20.5 13.2 10.3 8.8 8.0 180 175.4 81.0 65.0 59.3 56.6

190 22.1 14.2 11.1 9.5 8.6 190 185.1 83.3 66.1 60.0 57.1

200 23.7 15.2 11.9 10.2 9.2 200 194.7 85.7 67.3 60.7 57.6

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature

" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -3.8 -2.3 -1.7 -1.5 -1.3 30 30.8 45.1 47.6 48.5 48.9

40 -1.9 -1.1 -0.9 -0.7 -0.7 40 40.4 47.5 48.8 49.2 49.5

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 1.9 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7 60 59.6 52.5 51.2 50.8 50.5

70 3.8 2.3 1.7 1.5 1.3 70 69.2 54.9 52.4 51.5 51.1

80 5.7 3.4 2.6 2.2 2.0 80 78.8 57.4 53.6 52.3 51.6

90 7.5 4.5 3.5 3.0 2.6 90 88.4 59.8 54.8 53.0 52.1

100 9.4 5.6 4.3 3.7 3.3 100 98.0 62.3 56.0 53.8 52.7

110 11.3 6.8 5.2 4.4 4.0 110 107.6 64.8 57.2 54.5 53.2

120 13.2 7.9 6.1 5.2 4.6 120 117.2 67.2 58.4 55.3 53.7

130 15.1 9.0 6.9 5.9 5.3 130 126.8 69.7 59.6 56.0 54.3

140 17.0 10.2 7.8 6.7 6.0 140 136.4 72.2 60.8 56.8 54.8

150 18.9 11.3 8.7 7.4 6.6 150 146.0 74.6 62.1 57.5 55.3

160 20.7 12.4 9.5 8.1 7.3 160 155.6 77.1 63.3 58.3 55.9

170 22.6 13.5 10.4 8.9 7.9 170 165.2 79.5 64.5 59.0 56.4

180 24.5 14.7 11.3 9.6 8.6 180 174.8 82.0 65.7 59.8 56.9

190 26.4 15.8 12.1 10.4 9.3 190 184.4 84.5 66.9 60.5 57.4

200 28.3 16.9 13.0 11.1 9.9 200 194.0 86.9 68.1 61.3 58.0

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature

" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -4.4 -2.5 -1.9 -1.6 -1.4 30 30.9 45.0 47.5 48.4 48.9

40 -2.2 -1.2 -0.9 -0.8 -0.7 40 40.5 47.5 48.7 49.2 49.4

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 2.2 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 60 59.5 52.5 51.3 50.8 50.6

70 4.4 2.5 1.9 1.6 1.4 70 69.1 55.0 52.5 51.6 51.1

80 6.6 3.7 2.8 2.4 2.1 80 78.6 57.6 53.8 52.4 51.7

90 8.7 5.0 3.8 3.2 2.8 90 88.2 60.1 55.0 53.1 52.2

100 10.9 6.2 4.7 4.0 3.5 100 97.7 62.6 56.3 53.9 52.8

110 13.1 7.4 5.6 4.8 4.3 110 107.3 65.1 57.5 54.7 53.3

120 15.3 8.7 6.6 5.6 5.0 120 116.8 67.7 58.8 55.5 53.9

130 17.5 9.9 7.5 6.4 5.7 130 126.3 70.2 60.0 56.3 54.4

140 19.7 11.2 8.5 7.2 6.4 140 135.9 72.7 61.3 57.1 55.0

150 21.9 12.4 9.4 8.0 7.1 150 145.4 75.2 62.5 57.8 55.6

160 24.0 13.6 10.4 8.8 7.8 160 155.0 77.8 63.8 58.6 56.1

170 26.2 14.9 11.3 9.6 8.5 170 164.5 80.3 65.0 59.4 56.7

180 28.4 16.1 12.2 10.3 9.2 180 174.1 82.8 66.3 60.2 57.2

190 30.6 17.4 13.2 11.1 9.9 190 183.6 85.3 67.5 61.0 57.8

200 32.8 18.6 14.1 11.9 10.6 200 193.1 87.9 68.8 61.8 58.3

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -5.5 -2.9 -2.2 -1.8 -1.6 30 31.2 44.8 47.4 48.3 48.8

40 -2.8 -1.5 -1.1 -0.9 -0.8 40 40.6 47.4 48.7 49.2 49.4

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 2.8 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.8 60 59.4 52.6 51.3 50.8 50.6

70 5.5 2.9 2.2 1.8 1.6 70 68.8 55.2 52.6 51.7 51.2

80 8.3 4.4 3.2 2.7 2.4 80 78.3 57.9 54.0 52.5 51.8

90 11.1 5.8 4.3 3.6 3.2 90 87.7 60.5 55.3 53.3 52.4

100 13.9 7.3 5.4 4.5 4.0 100 97.1 63.1 56.6 54.2 53.0

110 16.6 8.7 6.5 5.4 4.8 110 106.5 65.7 57.9 55.0 53.6

120 19.4 10.2 7.6 6.3 5.6 120 115.9 68.3 59.3 55.9 54.2

130 22.2 11.7 8.7 7.2 6.4 130 125.3 70.9 60.6 56.7 54.8

140 25.0 13.1 9.7 8.1 7.2 140 134.8 73.6 61.9 57.5 55.3

150 27.7 14.6 10.8 9.0 8.0 150 144.2 76.2 63.2 58.4 55.9

160 30.5 16.0 11.9 9.9 8.8 160 153.6 78.8 64.6 59.2 56.5

170 33.3 17.5 13.0 10.8 9.6 170 163.0 81.4 65.9 60.0 57.1

180 36.1 18.9 14.1 11.8 10.4 180 172.4 84.0 67.2 60.9 57.7

190 38.8 20.4 15.2 12.7 11.2 190 181.9 86.7 68.5 61.7 58.3

200 41.6 21.8 16.2 13.6 12.0 200 191.3 89.3 69.8 62.6 58.9

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -6.7 -3.3 -2.4 -2.0 -1.8 30 31.4 44.6 47.2 48.2 48.7

40 -3.3 -1.7 -1.2 -1.0 -0.9 40 40.7 47.3 48.6 49.1 49.4

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 3.3 1.7 1.2 1.0 0.9 60 59.3 52.7 51.4 50.9 50.6

70 6.7 3.3 2.4 2.0 1.8 70 68.6 55.4 52.8 51.8 51.3

80 10.0 5.0 3.7 3.0 2.6 80 77.9 58.1 54.1 52.6 51.9

90 13.4 6.7 4.9 4.0 3.5 90 87.2 60.7 55.5 53.5 52.5

100 16.7 8.3 6.1 5.0 4.4 100 96.5 63.4 56.9 54.4 53.1

110 20.1 10.0 7.3 6.0 5.3 110 105.8 66.1 58.3 55.3 53.8

120 23.4 11.7 8.5 7.1 6.2 120 115.1 68.8 59.7 56.2 54.4

130 26.8 13.3 9.8 8.1 7.1 130 124.4 71.5 61.0 57.0 55.0

140 30.1 15.0 11.0 9.1 7.9 140 133.7 74.2 62.4 57.9 55.6

150 33.5 16.7 12.2 10.1 8.8 150 143.0 76.8 63.8 58.8 56.3

160 36.8 18.4 13.4 11.1 9.7 160 152.3 79.5 65.2 59.7 56.9

170 40.2 20.0 14.6 12.1 10.6 170 161.6 82.2 66.6 60.6 57.5

180 43.5 21.7 15.9 13.1 11.5 180 170.9 84.9 67.9 61.4 58.2

190 46.9 23.4 17.1 14.1 12.4 190 180.2 87.6 69.3 62.3 58.8

200 50.2 25.0 18.3 15.1 13.2 200 189.5 90.3 70.7 63.2 59.4

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -7.8 -3.8 -2.7 -2.2 -1.9 30 31.6 44.5 47.1 48.2 48.7

40 -3.9 -1.9 -1.4 -1.1 -1.0 40 40.8 47.3 48.6 49.1 49.3

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 3.9 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 60 59.2 52.7 51.4 50.9 50.7

70 7.8 3.8 2.7 2.2 1.9 70 68.4 55.5 52.9 51.8 51.3

80 11.7 5.6 4.1 3.3 2.9 80 77.5 58.2 54.3 52.7 52.0

90 15.6 7.5 5.4 4.4 3.9 90 86.7 60.9 55.7 53.7 52.6

100 19.5 9.4 6.8 5.5 4.8 100 95.9 63.7 57.1 54.6 53.3

110 23.4 11.3 8.1 6.6 5.8 110 105.1 66.4 58.6 55.5 53.9

120 27.3 13.1 9.5 7.8 6.7 120 114.2 69.1 60.0 56.4 54.6

130 31.2 15.0 10.8 8.9 7.7 130 123.4 71.8 61.4 57.3 55.2

140 35.1 16.9 12.2 10.0 8.7 140 132.6 74.6 62.8 58.2 55.9

150 39.0 18.8 13.5 11.1 9.6 150 141.8 77.3 64.3 59.1 56.5

160 43.0 20.6 14.9 12.2 10.6 160 151.0 80.0 65.7 60.1 57.2

170 46.9 22.5 16.2 13.3 11.6 170 160.1 82.8 67.1 61.0 57.9

180 50.8 24.4 17.6 14.4 12.5 180 169.3 85.5 68.5 61.9 58.5

190 54.7 26.3 18.9 15.5 13.5 190 178.5 88.2 70.0 62.8 59.2

200 58.6 28.1 20.3 16.6 14.5 200 187.7 91.0 71.4 63.7 59.8

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
2" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 2" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -10.0 -4.6 -3.2 -2.6 -2.2 30 32.1 44.4 47.0 48.1 48.6

40 -5.0 -2.3 -1.6 -1.3 -1.1 40 41.0 47.2 48.5 49.0 49.3

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 5.0 2.3 1.6 1.3 1.1 60 59.0 52.8 51.5 51.0 50.7

70 10.0 4.6 3.2 2.6 2.2 70 67.9 55.6 53.0 51.9 51.4

80 14.9 6.9 4.8 3.9 3.4 80 76.9 58.4 54.5 52.9 52.1

90 19.9 9.1 6.4 5.2 4.5 90 85.8 61.2 56.0 53.9 52.8

100 24.9 11.4 8.1 6.5 5.6 100 94.8 64.0 57.5 54.9 53.5

110 29.9 13.7 9.7 7.8 6.7 110 103.7 66.8 59.0 55.8 54.2

120 34.9 16.0 11.3 9.1 7.8 120 112.7 69.5 60.5 56.8 54.9

130 39.9 18.3 12.9 10.4 9.0 130 121.7 72.3 61.9 57.8 55.6

140 44.8 20.6 14.5 11.7 10.1 140 130.6 75.1 63.4 58.7 56.3

150 49.8 22.8 16.1 13.0 11.2 150 139.6 77.9 64.9 59.7 57.0

160 54.8 25.1 17.7 14.3 12.3 160 148.5 80.7 66.4 60.7 57.7

170 59.8 27.4 19.3 15.6 13.5 170 157.5 83.5 67.9 61.6 58.4

180 64.8 29.7 21.0 16.9 14.6 180 166.4 86.3 69.4 62.6 59.1

190 69.8 32.0 22.6 18.2 15.7 190 175.4 89.1 70.9 63.6 59.8

200 74.7 34.3 24.2 19.5 16.8 200 184.3 91.9 72.4 64.6 60.5

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
2" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 2" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -12.0 -5.4 -3.7 -3.0 -2.5 30 32.5 44.3 46.9 48.0 48.5

40 -6.0 -2.7 -1.9 -1.5 -1.3 40 41.3 47.2 48.5 49.0 49.3

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 6.0 2.7 1.9 1.5 1.3 60 58.7 52.8 51.5 51.0 50.7

70 12.0 5.4 3.7 3.0 2.5 70 67.5 55.7 53.1 52.0 51.5

80 18.0 8.0 5.6 4.5 3.8 80 76.2 58.5 54.6 53.0 52.2

90 24.0 10.7 7.5 6.0 5.1 90 85.0 61.3 56.2 54.0 52.9

100 30.0 13.4 9.3 7.5 6.4 100 93.7 64.1 57.7 55.1 53.7

110 36.0 16.1 11.2 8.9 7.6 110 102.4 67.0 59.2 56.1 54.4

120 42.0 18.8 13.1 10.4 8.9 120 111.2 69.8 60.8 57.1 55.1

130 48.0 21.5 14.9 11.9 10.2 130 119.9 72.6 62.3 58.1 55.9

140 54.1 24.1 16.8 13.4 11.5 140 128.7 75.4 63.9 59.1 56.6

150 60.1 26.8 18.6 14.9 12.7 150 137.4 78.3 65.4 60.1 57.3

160 66.1 29.5 20.5 16.4 14.0 160 146.1 81.1 66.9 61.1 58.1

170 72.1 32.2 22.4 17.9 15.3 170 154.9 83.9 68.5 62.1 58.8

180 78.1 34.9 24.2 19.4 16.5 180 163.6 86.7 70.0 63.2 59.5

190 84.1 37.5 26.1 20.9 17.8 190 172.3 89.6 71.6 64.2 60.3

200 90.1 40.2 28.0 22.4 19.1 200 181.1 92.4 73.1 65.2 61.0

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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3" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 3" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -14.0 -6.1 -4.2 -3.3 -2.8 30 32.9 44.3 46.9 47.9 48.5

40 -7.0 -3.1 -2.1 -1.7 -1.4 40 41.5 47.2 48.4 49.0 49.2

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 7.0 3.1 2.1 1.7 1.4 60 58.5 52.8 51.6 51.0 50.8

70 14.0 6.1 4.2 3.3 2.8 70 67.1 55.7 53.1 52.1 51.5

80 21.0 9.2 6.3 5.0 4.3 80 75.6 58.5 54.7 53.1 52.3

90 28.0 12.3 8.5 6.7 5.7 90 84.2 61.4 56.3 54.2 53.0

100 34.9 15.4 10.6 8.4 7.1 100 92.7 64.2 57.9 55.2 53.8

110 41.9 18.4 12.7 10.0 8.5 110 101.3 67.1 59.4 56.3 54.6

120 48.9 21.5 14.8 11.7 9.9 120 109.8 69.9 61.0 57.3 55.3

130 55.9 24.6 16.9 13.4 11.4 130 118.3 72.8 62.6 58.4 56.1

140 62.9 27.6 19.0 15.1 12.8 140 126.9 75.6 64.2 59.4 56.9

150 69.9 30.7 21.1 16.7 14.2 150 135.4 78.4 65.7 60.4 57.6

160 76.9 33.8 23.2 18.4 15.6 160 144.0 81.3 67.3 61.5 58.4

170 83.9 36.9 25.4 20.1 17.0 170 152.5 84.1 68.9 62.5 59.1

180 90.8 39.9 27.5 21.8 18.5 180 161.0 87.0 70.5 63.6 59.9

190 97.8 43.0 29.6 23.4 19.9 190 169.6 89.8 72.0 64.6 60.7

200 104.8 46.1 31.7 25.1 21.3 200 178.1 92.7 73.6 65.7 61.4

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
3" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 3" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -15.9 -6.9 -4.7 -3.7 -3.1 30 33.3 44.3 46.8 47.9 48.4

40 -7.9 -3.5 -2.4 -1.9 -1.6 40 41.6 47.1 48.4 48.9 49.2

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 7.9 3.5 2.4 1.9 1.6 60 58.4 52.9 51.6 51.1 50.8

70 15.9 6.9 4.7 3.7 3.1 70 66.7 55.7 53.2 52.1 51.6

80 23.8 10.4 7.1 5.6 4.7 80 75.1 58.6 54.8 53.2 52.4

90 31.7 13.8 9.4 7.4 6.3 90 83.4 61.4 56.4 54.3 53.1

100 39.6 17.3 11.8 9.3 7.8 100 91.8 64.3 58.0 55.3 53.9

110 47.6 20.7 14.1 11.1 9.4 110 100.1 67.1 59.6 56.4 54.7

120 55.5 24.2 16.5 13.0 11.0 120 108.5 70.0 61.2 57.5 55.5

130 63.4 27.6 18.9 14.8 12.5 130 116.8 72.8 62.8 58.6 56.3

140 71.3 31.1 21.2 16.7 14.1 140 125.2 75.7 64.4 59.6 57.1

150 79.3 34.5 23.6 18.5 15.7 150 133.5 78.5 66.0 60.7 57.8

160 87.2 38.0 25.9 20.4 17.2 160 141.9 81.4 67.6 61.8 58.6

170 95.1 41.5 28.3 22.3 18.8 170 150.2 84.2 69.2 62.8 59.4

180 103.0 44.9 30.6 24.1 20.3 180 158.6 87.1 70.8 63.9 60.2

190 111.0 48.4 33.0 26.0 21.9 190 166.9 89.9 72.4 65.0 61.0

200 118.9 51.8 35.3 27.8 23.5 200 175.3 92.8 74.0 66.0 61.8

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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4" Uponor PEX heat loss at 50F ambient 4" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 50F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
2" Insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -17.6 -7.7 -5.2 -4.1 -3.4 30 33.7 44.3 46.8 47.8 48.4

40 -8.8 -3.8 -2.6 -2.0 -1.7 40 41.8 47.1 48.4 48.9 49.2

50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

60 8.8 3.8 2.6 2.0 1.7 60 58.2 52.9 51.6 51.1 50.8

70 17.6 7.7 5.2 4.1 3.4 70 66.3 55.7 53.2 52.2 51.6

80 26.5 11.5 7.8 6.1 5.1 80 74.5 58.6 54.9 53.3 52.4

90 35.3 15.3 10.4 8.1 6.8 90 82.7 61.4 56.5 54.4 53.2

100 44.1 19.1 13.0 10.2 8.5 100 90.8 64.3 58.1 55.4 54.0

110 52.9 23.0 15.6 12.2 10.2 110 99.0 67.1 59.7 56.5 54.8

120 61.7 26.8 18.2 14.2 12.0 120 107.2 70.0 61.3 57.6 55.6

130 70.6 30.6 20.8 16.3 13.7 130 115.3 72.8 63.0 58.7 56.4

140 79.4 34.5 23.4 18.3 15.4 140 123.5 75.7 64.6 59.8 57.2

150 88.2 38.3 26.0 20.3 17.1 150 131.7 78.5 66.2 60.9 58.0

160 97.0 42.1 28.6 22.4 18.8 160 139.8 81.4 67.8 62.0 58.8

170 105.8 46.0 31.2 24.4 20.5 170 148.0 84.3 69.4 63.1 59.6

180 114.7 49.8 33.8 26.4 22.2 180 156.2 87.1 71.1 64.2 60.4

190 123.5 53.6 36.4 28.5 23.9 190 164.3 90.0 72.7 65.3 61.2

200 132.3 57.4 38.9 30.5 25.6 200 172.5 92.8 74.3 66.3 62.0

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -6.3 -4.1 -3.2 -2.7 -2.4 30 31.4 60.5 65.4 67.1 68.0

40 -4.7 -3.0 -2.4 -2.0 -1.8 40 41.1 62.9 66.5 67.9 68.5

50 -3.2 -2.0 -1.6 -1.4 -1.2 50 50.7 65.2 67.7 68.6 69.0

60 -1.6 -1.0 -0.8 -0.7 -0.6 60 60.4 67.6 68.8 69.3 69.5

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 1.6 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 80 79.6 72.4 71.2 70.7 70.5

90 3.2 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.2 90 89.3 74.8 72.3 71.4 71.0

100 4.7 3.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 100 98.9 77.1 73.5 72.1 71.5

110 6.3 4.1 3.2 2.7 2.4 110 108.6 79.5 74.6 72.9 72.0

120 7.9 5.1 4.0 3.4 3.1 120 118.2 81.9 75.8 73.6 72.5

130 9.5 6.1 4.7 4.1 3.7 130 127.9 84.3 76.9 74.3 73.0

140 11.1 7.1 5.5 4.8 4.3 140 137.5 86.7 78.1 75.0 73.5

150 12.6 8.1 6.3 5.4 4.9 150 147.2 89.0 79.2 75.7 74.0

160 14.2 9.1 7.1 6.1 5.5 160 156.8 91.4 80.4 76.4 74.5

170 15.8 10.1 7.9 6.8 6.1 170 166.5 93.8 81.5 77.2 75.1

180 17.4 11.1 8.7 7.5 6.7 180 176.1 96.2 82.7 77.9 75.6

190 18.9 12.2 9.5 8.2 7.3 190 185.8 98.6 83.8 78.6 76.1

200 20.5 13.2 10.3 8.8 8.0 200 195.4 101.0 85.0 79.3 76.6

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -7.5 -4.5 -3.5 -3.0 -2.6 30 31.6 60.2 65.2 67.0 67.9

40 -5.7 -3.4 -2.6 -2.2 -2.0 40 41.2 62.6 66.4 67.7 68.4

50 -3.8 -2.3 -1.7 -1.5 -1.3 50 50.8 65.1 67.6 68.5 68.9

60 -1.9 -1.1 -0.9 -0.7 -0.7 60 60.4 67.5 68.8 69.2 69.5

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 1.9 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7 80 79.6 72.5 71.2 70.8 70.5

90 3.8 2.3 1.7 1.5 1.3 90 89.2 74.9 72.4 71.5 71.1

100 5.7 3.4 2.6 2.2 2.0 100 98.8 77.4 73.6 72.3 71.6

110 7.5 4.5 3.5 3.0 2.6 110 108.4 79.8 74.8 73.0 72.1

120 9.4 5.6 4.3 3.7 3.3 120 118.0 82.3 76.0 73.8 72.7

130 11.3 6.8 5.2 4.4 4.0 130 127.6 84.8 77.2 74.5 73.2

140 13.2 7.9 6.1 5.2 4.6 140 137.2 87.2 78.4 75.3 73.7

150 15.1 9.0 6.9 5.9 5.3 150 146.8 89.7 79.6 76.0 74.3

160 17.0 10.2 7.8 6.7 6.0 160 156.4 92.2 80.8 76.8 74.8

170 18.9 11.3 8.7 7.4 6.6 170 166.0 94.6 82.1 77.5 75.3

180 20.7 12.4 9.5 8.1 7.3 180 175.6 97.1 83.3 78.3 75.9

190 22.6 13.5 10.4 8.9 7.9 190 185.2 99.5 84.5 79.0 76.4

200 24.5 14.7 11.3 9.6 8.6 200 194.8 102.0 85.7 79.8 76.9

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -8.7 -5.0 -3.8 -3.2 -2.8 30 31.8 59.9 65.0 66.9 67.8

40 -6.6 -3.7 -2.8 -2.4 -2.1 40 41.4 62.4 66.2 67.6 68.3

50 -4.4 -2.5 -1.9 -1.6 -1.4 50 50.9 65.0 67.5 68.4 68.9

60 -2.2 -1.2 -0.9 -0.8 -0.7 60 60.5 67.5 68.7 69.2 69.4

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 2.2 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 80 79.5 72.5 71.3 70.8 70.6

90 4.4 2.5 1.9 1.6 1.4 90 89.1 75.0 72.5 71.6 71.1

100 6.6 3.7 2.8 2.4 2.1 100 98.6 77.6 73.8 72.4 71.7

110 8.7 5.0 3.8 3.2 2.8 110 108.2 80.1 75.0 73.1 72.2

120 10.9 6.2 4.7 4.0 3.5 120 117.7 82.6 76.3 73.9 72.8

130 13.1 7.4 5.6 4.8 4.3 130 127.3 85.1 77.5 74.7 73.3

140 15.3 8.7 6.6 5.6 5.0 140 136.8 87.7 78.8 75.5 73.9

150 17.5 9.9 7.5 6.4 5.7 150 146.3 90.2 80.0 76.3 74.4

160 19.7 11.2 8.5 7.2 6.4 160 155.9 92.7 81.3 77.1 75.0

170 21.9 12.4 9.4 8.0 7.1 170 165.4 95.2 82.5 77.8 75.6

180 24.0 13.6 10.4 8.8 7.8 180 175.0 97.8 83.8 78.6 76.1

190 26.2 14.9 11.3 9.6 8.5 190 184.5 100.3 85.0 79.4 76.7

200 28.4 16.1 12.2 10.3 9.2 200 194.1 102.8 86.3 80.2 77.2

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -11.1 -5.8 -4.3 -3.6 -3.2 30 32.3 59.5 64.7 66.7 67.6

40 -8.3 -4.4 -3.2 -2.7 -2.4 40 41.7 62.1 66.0 67.5 68.2

50 -5.5 -2.9 -2.2 -1.8 -1.6 50 51.2 64.8 67.4 68.3 68.8

60 -2.8 -1.5 -1.1 -0.9 -0.8 60 60.6 67.4 68.7 69.2 69.4

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 2.8 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.8 80 79.4 72.6 71.3 70.8 70.6

90 5.5 2.9 2.2 1.8 1.6 90 88.8 75.2 72.6 71.7 71.2

100 8.3 4.4 3.2 2.7 2.4 100 98.3 77.9 74.0 72.5 71.8

110 11.1 5.8 4.3 3.6 3.2 110 107.7 80.5 75.3 73.3 72.4

120 13.9 7.3 5.4 4.5 4.0 120 117.1 83.1 76.6 74.2 73.0

130 16.6 8.7 6.5 5.4 4.8 130 126.5 85.7 77.9 75.0 73.6

140 19.4 10.2 7.6 6.3 5.6 140 135.9 88.3 79.3 75.9 74.2

150 22.2 11.7 8.7 7.2 6.4 150 145.3 90.9 80.6 76.7 74.8

160 25.0 13.1 9.7 8.1 7.2 160 154.8 93.6 81.9 77.5 75.3

170 27.7 14.6 10.8 9.0 8.0 170 164.2 96.2 83.2 78.4 75.9

180 30.5 16.0 11.9 9.9 8.8 180 173.6 98.8 84.6 79.2 76.5

190 33.3 17.5 13.0 10.8 9.6 190 183.0 101.4 85.9 80.0 77.1

200 36.1 18.9 14.1 11.8 10.4 200 192.4 104.0 87.2 80.9 77.7

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -13.4 -6.7 -4.9 -4.0 -3.5 30 32.8 59.3 64.5 66.5 67.5

40 -10.0 -5.0 -3.7 -3.0 -2.6 40 42.1 61.9 65.9 67.4 68.1

50 -6.7 -3.3 -2.4 -2.0 -1.8 50 51.4 64.6 67.2 68.2 68.7

60 -3.3 -1.7 -1.2 -1.0 -0.9 60 60.7 67.3 68.6 69.1 69.4

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 3.3 1.7 1.2 1.0 0.9 80 79.3 72.7 71.4 70.9 70.6

90 6.7 3.3 2.4 2.0 1.8 90 88.6 75.4 72.8 71.8 71.3

100 10.0 5.0 3.7 3.0 2.6 100 97.9 78.1 74.1 72.6 71.9

110 13.4 6.7 4.9 4.0 3.5 110 107.2 80.7 75.5 73.5 72.5

120 16.7 8.3 6.1 5.0 4.4 120 116.5 83.4 76.9 74.4 73.1

130 20.1 10.0 7.3 6.0 5.3 130 125.8 86.1 78.3 75.3 73.8

140 23.4 11.7 8.5 7.1 6.2 140 135.1 88.8 79.7 76.2 74.4

150 26.8 13.3 9.8 8.1 7.1 150 144.4 91.5 81.0 77.0 75.0

160 30.1 15.0 11.0 9.1 7.9 160 153.7 94.2 82.4 77.9 75.6

170 33.5 16.7 12.2 10.1 8.8 170 163.0 96.8 83.8 78.8 76.3

180 36.8 18.4 13.4 11.1 9.7 180 172.3 99.5 85.2 79.7 76.9

190 40.2 20.0 14.6 12.1 10.6 190 181.6 102.2 86.6 80.6 77.5

200 43.5 21.7 15.9 13.1 11.5 200 190.9 104.9 87.9 81.4 78.2

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -15.6 -7.5 -5.4 -4.4 -3.9 30 33.3 59.1 64.3 66.3 67.4

40 -11.7 -5.6 -4.1 -3.3 -2.9 40 42.5 61.8 65.7 67.3 68.0

50 -7.8 -3.8 -2.7 -2.2 -1.9 50 51.6 64.5 67.1 68.2 68.7

60 -3.9 -1.9 -1.4 -1.1 -1.0 60 60.8 67.3 68.6 69.1 69.3

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 3.9 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 80 79.2 72.7 71.4 70.9 70.7

90 7.8 3.8 2.7 2.2 1.9 90 88.4 75.5 72.9 71.8 71.3

100 11.7 5.6 4.1 3.3 2.9 100 97.5 78.2 74.3 72.7 72.0

110 15.6 7.5 5.4 4.4 3.9 110 106.7 80.9 75.7 73.7 72.6

120 19.5 9.4 6.8 5.5 4.8 120 115.9 83.7 77.1 74.6 73.3

130 23.4 11.3 8.1 6.6 5.8 130 125.1 86.4 78.6 75.5 73.9

140 27.3 13.1 9.5 7.8 6.7 140 134.2 89.1 80.0 76.4 74.6

150 31.2 15.0 10.8 8.9 7.7 150 143.4 91.8 81.4 77.3 75.2

160 35.1 16.9 12.2 10.0 8.7 160 152.6 94.6 82.8 78.2 75.9

170 39.0 18.8 13.5 11.1 9.6 170 161.8 97.3 84.3 79.1 76.5

180 43.0 20.6 14.9 12.2 10.6 180 171.0 100.0 85.7 80.1 77.2

190 46.9 22.5 16.2 13.3 11.6 190 180.1 102.8 87.1 81.0 77.9

200 50.8 24.4 17.6 14.4 12.5 200 189.3 105.5 88.5 81.9 78.5

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
2" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 2" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -19.9 -9.1 -6.4 -5.2 -4.5 30 34.2 58.8 64.0 66.1 67.2

40 -14.9 -6.9 -4.8 -3.9 -3.4 40 43.1 61.6 65.5 67.1 67.9

50 -10.0 -4.6 -3.2 -2.6 -2.2 50 52.1 64.4 67.0 68.1 68.6

60 -5.0 -2.3 -1.6 -1.3 -1.1 60 61.0 67.2 68.5 69.0 69.3

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 5.0 2.3 1.6 1.3 1.1 80 79.0 72.8 71.5 71.0 70.7

90 10.0 4.6 3.2 2.6 2.2 90 87.9 75.6 73.0 71.9 71.4

100 14.9 6.9 4.8 3.9 3.4 100 96.9 78.4 74.5 72.9 72.1

110 19.9 9.1 6.4 5.2 4.5 110 105.8 81.2 76.0 73.9 72.8

120 24.9 11.4 8.1 6.5 5.6 120 114.8 84.0 77.5 74.9 73.5

130 29.9 13.7 9.7 7.8 6.7 130 123.7 86.8 79.0 75.8 74.2

140 34.9 16.0 11.3 9.1 7.8 140 132.7 89.5 80.5 76.8 74.9

150 39.9 18.3 12.9 10.4 9.0 150 141.7 92.3 81.9 77.8 75.6

160 44.8 20.6 14.5 11.7 10.1 160 150.6 95.1 83.4 78.7 76.3

170 49.8 22.8 16.1 13.0 11.2 170 159.6 97.9 84.9 79.7 77.0

180 54.8 25.1 17.7 14.3 12.3 180 168.5 100.7 86.4 80.7 77.7

190 59.8 27.4 19.3 15.6 13.5 190 177.5 103.5 87.9 81.6 78.4

200 64.8 29.7 21.0 16.9 14.6 200 186.4 106.3 89.4 82.6 79.1

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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2" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 2" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -24.0 -10.7 -7.5 -6.0 -5.1 30 35.0 58.7 63.8 66.0 67.1

40 -18.0 -8.0 -5.6 -4.5 -3.8 40 43.8 61.5 65.4 67.0 67.8

50 -12.0 -5.4 -3.7 -3.0 -2.5 50 52.5 64.3 66.9 68.0 68.5

60 -6.0 -2.7 -1.9 -1.5 -1.3 60 61.3 67.2 68.5 69.0 69.3

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 6.0 2.7 1.9 1.5 1.3 80 78.7 72.8 71.5 71.0 70.7

90 12.0 5.4 3.7 3.0 2.5 90 87.5 75.7 73.1 72.0 71.5

100 18.0 8.0 5.6 4.5 3.8 100 96.2 78.5 74.6 73.0 72.2

110 24.0 10.7 7.5 6.0 5.1 110 105.0 81.3 76.2 74.0 72.9

120 30.0 13.4 9.3 7.5 6.4 120 113.7 84.1 77.7 75.1 73.7

130 36.0 16.1 11.2 8.9 7.6 130 122.4 87.0 79.2 76.1 74.4

140 42.0 18.8 13.1 10.4 8.9 140 131.2 89.8 80.8 77.1 75.1

150 48.0 21.5 14.9 11.9 10.2 150 139.9 92.6 82.3 78.1 75.9

160 54.1 24.1 16.8 13.4 11.5 160 148.7 95.4 83.9 79.1 76.6

170 60.1 26.8 18.6 14.9 12.7 170 157.4 98.3 85.4 80.1 77.3

180 66.1 29.5 20.5 16.4 14.0 180 166.1 101.1 86.9 81.1 78.1

190 72.1 32.2 22.4 17.9 15.3 190 174.9 103.9 88.5 82.1 78.8

200 78.1 34.9 24.2 19.4 16.5 200 183.6 106.7 90.0 83.2 79.5

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
3" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 3" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -28.0 -12.3 -8.5 -6.7 -5.7 30 35.8 58.6 63.7 65.8 67.0

40 -21.0 -9.2 -6.3 -5.0 -4.3 40 44.4 61.5 65.3 66.9 67.7

50 -14.0 -6.1 -4.2 -3.3 -2.8 50 52.9 64.3 66.9 67.9 68.5

60 -7.0 -3.1 -2.1 -1.7 -1.4 60 61.5 67.2 68.4 69.0 69.2

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 7.0 3.1 2.1 1.7 1.4 80 78.5 72.8 71.6 71.0 70.8

90 14.0 6.1 4.2 3.3 2.8 90 87.1 75.7 73.1 72.1 71.5

100 21.0 9.2 6.3 5.0 4.3 100 95.6 78.5 74.7 73.1 72.3

110 28.0 12.3 8.5 6.7 5.7 110 104.2 81.4 76.3 74.2 73.0

120 34.9 15.4 10.6 8.4 7.1 120 112.7 84.2 77.9 75.2 73.8

130 41.9 18.4 12.7 10.0 8.5 130 121.3 87.1 79.4 76.3 74.6

140 48.9 21.5 14.8 11.7 9.9 140 129.8 89.9 81.0 77.3 75.3

150 55.9 24.6 16.9 13.4 11.4 150 138.3 92.8 82.6 78.4 76.1

160 62.9 27.6 19.0 15.1 12.8 160 146.9 95.6 84.2 79.4 76.9

170 69.9 30.7 21.1 16.7 14.2 170 155.4 98.4 85.7 80.4 77.6

180 76.9 33.8 23.2 18.4 15.6 180 164.0 101.3 87.3 81.5 78.4

190 83.9 36.9 25.4 20.1 17.0 190 172.5 104.1 88.9 82.5 79.1

200 90.8 39.9 27.5 21.8 18.5 200 181.0 107.0 90.5 83.6 79.9

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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3" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 3" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -31.7 -13.8 -9.4 -7.4 -6.3 30 36.6 58.6 63.6 65.7 66.9

40 -23.8 -10.4 -7.1 -5.6 -4.7 40 44.9 61.4 65.2 66.8 67.6

50 -15.9 -6.9 -4.7 -3.7 -3.1 50 53.3 64.3 66.8 67.9 68.4

60 -7.9 -3.5 -2.4 -1.9 -1.6 60 61.6 67.1 68.4 68.9 69.2

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 7.9 3.5 2.4 1.9 1.6 80 78.4 72.9 71.6 71.1 70.8

90 15.9 6.9 4.7 3.7 3.1 90 86.7 75.7 73.2 72.1 71.6

100 23.8 10.4 7.1 5.6 4.7 100 95.1 78.6 74.8 73.2 72.4

110 31.7 13.8 9.4 7.4 6.3 110 103.4 81.4 76.4 74.3 73.1

120 39.6 17.3 11.8 9.3 7.8 120 111.8 84.3 78.0 75.3 73.9

130 47.6 20.7 14.1 11.1 9.4 130 120.1 87.1 79.6 76.4 74.7

140 55.5 24.2 16.5 13.0 11.0 140 128.5 90.0 81.2 77.5 75.5

150 63.4 27.6 18.9 14.8 12.5 150 136.8 92.8 82.8 78.6 76.3

160 71.3 31.1 21.2 16.7 14.1 160 145.2 95.7 84.4 79.6 77.1

170 79.3 34.5 23.6 18.5 15.7 170 153.5 98.5 86.0 80.7 77.8

180 87.2 38.0 25.9 20.4 17.2 180 161.9 101.4 87.6 81.8 78.6

190 95.1 41.5 28.3 22.3 18.8 190 170.2 104.2 89.2 82.8 79.4

200 103.0 44.9 30.6 24.1 20.3 200 178.6 107.1 90.8 83.9 80.2

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
4" Uponor PEX heat loss at 70F ambient 4" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 70F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -35.3 -15.3 -10.4 -8.1 -6.8 30 37.3 58.6 63.5 65.6 66.8

40 -26.5 -11.5 -7.8 -6.1 -5.1 40 45.5 61.4 65.1 66.7 67.6

50 -17.6 -7.7 -5.2 -4.1 -3.4 50 53.7 64.3 66.8 67.8 68.4

60 -8.8 -3.8 -2.6 -2.0 -1.7 60 61.8 67.1 68.4 68.9 69.2

70 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 70 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 70.0

80 8.8 3.8 2.6 2.0 1.7 80 78.2 72.9 71.6 71.1 70.8

90 17.6 7.7 5.2 4.1 3.4 90 86.3 75.7 73.2 72.2 71.6

100 26.5 11.5 7.8 6.1 5.1 100 94.5 78.6 74.9 73.3 72.4

110 35.3 15.3 10.4 8.1 6.8 110 102.7 81.4 76.5 74.4 73.2

120 44.1 19.1 13.0 10.2 8.5 120 110.8 84.3 78.1 75.4 74.0

130 52.9 23.0 15.6 12.2 10.2 130 119.0 87.1 79.7 76.5 74.8

140 61.7 26.8 18.2 14.2 12.0 140 127.2 90.0 81.3 77.6 75.6

150 70.6 30.6 20.8 16.3 13.7 150 135.3 92.8 83.0 78.7 76.4

160 79.4 34.5 23.4 18.3 15.4 160 143.5 95.7 84.6 79.8 77.2

170 88.2 38.3 26.0 20.3 17.1 170 151.7 98.5 86.2 80.9 78.0

180 97.0 42.1 28.6 22.4 18.8 180 159.8 101.4 87.8 82.0 78.8

190 105.8 46.0 31.2 24.4 20.5 190 168.0 104.3 89.4 83.1 79.6

200 114.7 49.8 33.8 26.4 22.2 200 176.2 107.1 91.1 84.2 80.4

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -9.5 -6.1 -4.7 -4.1 -3.7 30 32.1 75.7 83.1 85.7 87.0

40 -7.9 -5.1 -4.0 -3.4 -3.1 40 41.8 78.1 84.2 86.4 87.5

50 -6.3 -4.1 -3.2 -2.7 -2.4 50 51.4 80.5 85.4 87.1 88.0

60 -4.7 -3.0 -2.4 -2.0 -1.8 60 61.1 82.9 86.5 87.9 88.5

70 -3.2 -2.0 -1.6 -1.4 -1.2 70 70.7 85.2 87.7 88.6 89.0

80 -1.6 -1.0 -0.8 -0.7 -0.6 80 80.4 87.6 88.8 89.3 89.5

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 1.6 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 100 99.6 92.4 91.2 90.7 90.5

110 3.2 2.0 1.6 1.4 1.2 110 109.3 94.8 92.3 91.4 91.0

120 4.7 3.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 120 118.9 97.1 93.5 92.1 91.5

130 6.3 4.1 3.2 2.7 2.4 130 128.6 99.5 94.6 92.9 92.0

140 7.9 5.1 4.0 3.4 3.1 140 138.2 101.9 95.8 93.6 92.5

150 9.5 6.1 4.7 4.1 3.7 150 147.9 104.3 96.9 94.3 93.0

160 11.1 7.1 5.5 4.8 4.3 160 157.5 106.7 98.1 95.0 93.5

170 12.6 8.1 6.3 5.4 4.9 170 167.2 109.0 99.2 95.7 94.0

180 14.2 9.1 7.1 6.1 5.5 180 176.8 111.4 100.4 96.4 94.5

190 15.8 10.1 7.9 6.8 6.1 190 186.5 113.8 101.5 97.2 95.1

200 17.4 11.1 8.7 7.5 6.7 200 196.1 116.2 102.7 97.9 95.6

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -11.3 -6.8 -5.2 -4.4 -4.0 30 32.4 75.2 82.8 85.5 86.8

40 -9.4 -5.6 -4.3 -3.7 -3.3 40 42.0 77.7 84.0 86.2 87.3

50 -7.5 -4.5 -3.5 -3.0 -2.6 50 51.6 80.2 85.2 87.0 87.9

60 -5.7 -3.4 -2.6 -2.2 -2.0 60 61.2 82.6 86.4 87.7 88.4

70 -3.8 -2.3 -1.7 -1.5 -1.3 70 70.8 85.1 87.6 88.5 88.9

80 -1.9 -1.1 -0.9 -0.7 -0.7 80 80.4 87.5 88.8 89.2 89.5

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 1.9 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.7 100 99.6 92.5 91.2 90.8 90.5

110 3.8 2.3 1.7 1.5 1.3 110 109.2 94.9 92.4 91.5 91.1

120 5.7 3.4 2.6 2.2 2.0 120 118.8 97.4 93.6 92.3 91.6

130 7.5 4.5 3.5 3.0 2.6 130 128.4 99.8 94.8 93.0 92.1

140 9.4 5.6 4.3 3.7 3.3 140 138.0 102.3 96.0 93.8 92.7

150 11.3 6.8 5.2 4.4 4.0 150 147.6 104.8 97.2 94.5 93.2

160 13.2 7.9 6.1 5.2 4.6 160 157.2 107.2 98.4 95.3 93.7

170 15.1 9.0 6.9 5.9 5.3 170 166.8 109.7 99.6 96.0 94.3

180 17.0 10.2 7.8 6.7 6.0 180 176.4 112.2 100.8 96.8 94.8

190 18.9 11.3 8.7 7.4 6.6 190 186.0 114.6 102.1 97.5 95.3

200 20.7 12.4 9.5 8.1 7.3 200 195.6 117.1 103.3 98.3 95.9

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient " Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -13.1 -7.4 -5.6 -4.8 -4.3 30 32.7 74.9 82.5 85.3 86.7

40 -10.9 -6.2 -4.7 -4.0 -3.5 40 42.3 77.4 83.7 86.1 87.2

50 -8.7 -5.0 -3.8 -3.2 -2.8 50 51.8 79.9 85.0 86.9 87.8

60 -6.6 -3.7 -2.8 -2.4 -2.1 60 61.4 82.4 86.2 87.6 88.3

70 -4.4 -2.5 -1.9 -1.6 -1.4 70 70.9 85.0 87.5 88.4 88.9

80 -2.2 -1.2 -0.9 -0.8 -0.7 80 80.5 87.5 88.7 89.2 89.4

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 2.2 1.2 0.9 0.8 0.7 100 99.5 92.5 91.3 90.8 90.6

110 4.4 2.5 1.9 1.6 1.4 110 109.1 95.0 92.5 91.6 91.1

120 6.6 3.7 2.8 2.4 2.1 120 118.6 97.6 93.8 92.4 91.7

130 8.7 5.0 3.8 3.2 2.8 130 128.2 100.1 95.0 93.1 92.2

140 10.9 6.2 4.7 4.0 3.5 140 137.7 102.6 96.3 93.9 92.8

150 13.1 7.4 5.6 4.8 4.3 150 147.3 105.1 97.5 94.7 93.3

160 15.3 8.7 6.6 5.6 5.0 160 156.8 107.7 98.8 95.5 93.9

170 17.5 9.9 7.5 6.4 5.7 170 166.3 110.2 100.0 96.3 94.4

180 19.7 11.2 8.5 7.2 6.4 180 175.9 112.7 101.3 97.1 95.0

190 21.9 12.4 9.4 8.0 7.1 190 185.4 115.2 102.5 97.8 95.6

200 24.0 13.6 10.4 8.8 7.8 200 195.0 117.8 103.8 98.6 96.1

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -16.6 -8.7 -6.5 -5.4 -4.8 30 33.5 74.3 82.1 85.0 86.4

40 -13.9 -7.3 -5.4 -4.5 -4.0 40 42.9 76.9 83.4 85.8 87.0

50 -11.1 -5.8 -4.3 -3.6 -3.2 50 52.3 79.5 84.7 86.7 87.6

60 -8.3 -4.4 -3.2 -2.7 -2.4 60 61.7 82.1 86.0 87.5 88.2

70 -5.5 -2.9 -2.2 -1.8 -1.6 70 71.2 84.8 87.4 88.3 88.8

80 -2.8 -1.5 -1.1 -0.9 -0.8 80 80.6 87.4 88.7 89.2 89.4

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 2.8 1.5 1.1 0.9 0.8 100 99.4 92.6 91.3 90.8 90.6

110 5.5 2.9 2.2 1.8 1.6 110 108.8 95.2 92.6 91.7 91.2

120 8.3 4.4 3.2 2.7 2.4 120 118.3 97.9 94.0 92.5 91.8

130 11.1 5.8 4.3 3.6 3.2 130 127.7 100.5 95.3 93.3 92.4

140 13.9 7.3 5.4 4.5 4.0 140 137.1 103.1 96.6 94.2 93.0

150 16.6 8.7 6.5 5.4 4.8 150 146.5 105.7 97.9 95.0 93.6

160 19.4 10.2 7.6 6.3 5.6 160 155.9 108.3 99.3 95.9 94.2

170 22.2 11.7 8.7 7.2 6.4 170 165.3 110.9 100.6 96.7 94.8

180 25.0 13.1 9.7 8.1 7.2 180 174.8 113.6 101.9 97.5 95.3

190 27.7 14.6 10.8 9.0 8.0 190 184.2 116.2 103.2 98.4 95.9

200 30.5 16.0 11.9 9.9 8.8 200 193.6 118.8 104.6 99.2 96.5

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -20.1 -10.0 -7.3 -6.0 -5.3 30 34.2 73.9 81.7 84.7 86.2

40 -16.7 -8.3 -6.1 -5.0 -4.4 40 43.5 76.6 83.1 85.6 86.9

50 -13.4 -6.7 -4.9 -4.0 -3.5 50 52.8 79.3 84.5 86.5 87.5

60 -10.0 -5.0 -3.7 -3.0 -2.6 60 62.1 81.9 85.9 87.4 88.1

70 -6.7 -3.3 -2.4 -2.0 -1.8 70 71.4 84.6 87.2 88.2 88.7

80 -3.3 -1.7 -1.2 -1.0 -0.9 80 80.7 87.3 88.6 89.1 89.4

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 3.3 1.7 1.2 1.0 0.9 100 99.3 92.7 91.4 90.9 90.6

110 6.7 3.3 2.4 2.0 1.8 110 108.6 95.4 92.8 91.8 91.3

120 10.0 5.0 3.7 3.0 2.6 120 117.9 98.1 94.1 92.6 91.9

130 13.4 6.7 4.9 4.0 3.5 130 127.2 100.7 95.5 93.5 92.5

140 16.7 8.3 6.1 5.0 4.4 140 136.5 103.4 96.9 94.4 93.1

150 20.1 10.0 7.3 6.0 5.3 150 145.8 106.1 98.3 95.3 93.8

160 23.4 11.7 8.5 7.1 6.2 160 155.1 108.8 99.7 96.2 94.4

170 26.8 13.3 9.8 8.1 7.1 170 164.4 111.5 101.0 97.0 95.0

180 30.1 15.0 11.0 9.1 7.9 180 173.7 114.2 102.4 97.9 95.6

190 33.5 16.7 12.2 10.1 8.8 190 183.0 116.8 103.8 98.8 96.3

200 36.8 18.4 13.4 11.1 9.7 200 192.3 119.5 105.2 99.7 96.9

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
1" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 1" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -23.4 -11.3 -8.1 -6.6 -5.8 30 34.9 73.6 81.4 84.5 86.1

40 -19.5 -9.4 -6.8 -5.5 -4.8 40 44.1 76.3 82.9 85.4 86.7

50 -15.6 -7.5 -5.4 -4.4 -3.9 50 53.3 79.1 84.3 86.3 87.4

60 -11.7 -5.6 -4.1 -3.3 -2.9 60 62.5 81.8 85.7 87.3 88.0

70 -7.8 -3.8 -2.7 -2.2 -1.9 70 71.6 84.5 87.1 88.2 88.7

80 -3.9 -1.9 -1.4 -1.1 -1.0 80 80.8 87.3 88.6 89.1 89.3

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 3.9 1.9 1.4 1.1 1.0 100 99.2 92.7 91.4 90.9 90.7

110 7.8 3.8 2.7 2.2 1.9 110 108.4 95.5 92.9 91.8 91.3

120 11.7 5.6 4.1 3.3 2.9 120 117.5 98.2 94.3 92.7 92.0

130 15.6 7.5 5.4 4.4 3.9 130 126.7 100.9 95.7 93.7 92.6

140 19.5 9.4 6.8 5.5 4.8 140 135.9 103.7 97.1 94.6 93.3

150 23.4 11.3 8.1 6.6 5.8 150 145.1 106.4 98.6 95.5 93.9

160 27.3 13.1 9.5 7.8 6.7 160 154.2 109.1 100.0 96.4 94.6

170 31.2 15.0 10.8 8.9 7.7 170 163.4 111.8 101.4 97.3 95.2

180 35.1 16.9 12.2 10.0 8.7 180 172.6 114.6 102.8 98.2 95.9

190 39.0 18.8 13.5 11.1 9.6 190 181.8 117.3 104.3 99.1 96.5

200 43.0 20.6 14.9 12.2 10.6 200 191.0 120.0 105.7 100.1 97.2

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
2" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 2" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -29.9 -13.7 -9.7 -7.8 -6.7 30 36.3 73.2 81.0 84.2 85.8

40 -24.9 -11.4 -8.1 -6.5 -5.6 40 45.2 76.0 82.5 85.1 86.5

50 -19.9 -9.1 -6.4 -5.2 -4.5 50 54.2 78.8 84.0 86.1 87.2

60 -14.9 -6.9 -4.8 -3.9 -3.4 60 63.1 81.6 85.5 87.1 87.9

70 -10.0 -4.6 -3.2 -2.6 -2.2 70 72.1 84.4 87.0 88.1 88.6

80 -5.0 -2.3 -1.6 -1.3 -1.1 80 81.0 87.2 88.5 89.0 89.3

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 5.0 2.3 1.6 1.3 1.1 100 99.0 92.8 91.5 91.0 90.7

110 10.0 4.6 3.2 2.6 2.2 110 107.9 95.6 93.0 91.9 91.4

120 14.9 6.9 4.8 3.9 3.4 120 116.9 98.4 94.5 92.9 92.1

130 19.9 9.1 6.4 5.2 4.5 130 125.8 101.2 96.0 93.9 92.8

140 24.9 11.4 8.1 6.5 5.6 140 134.8 104.0 97.5 94.9 93.5

150 29.9 13.7 9.7 7.8 6.7 150 143.7 106.8 99.0 95.8 94.2

160 34.9 16.0 11.3 9.1 7.8 160 152.7 109.5 100.5 96.8 94.9

170 39.9 18.3 12.9 10.4 9.0 170 161.7 112.3 101.9 97.8 95.6

180 44.8 20.6 14.5 11.7 10.1 180 170.6 115.1 103.4 98.7 96.3

190 49.8 22.8 16.1 13.0 11.2 190 179.6 117.9 104.9 99.7 97.0

200 54.8 25.1 17.7 14.3 12.3 200 188.5 120.7 106.4 100.7 97.7

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
2" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 2" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -36.0 -16.1 -11.2 -8.9 -7.6 30 37.6 73.0 80.8 83.9 85.6

40 -30.0 -13.4 -9.3 -7.5 -6.4 40 46.3 75.9 82.3 84.9 86.3

50 -24.0 -10.7 -7.5 -6.0 -5.1 50 55.0 78.7 83.8 86.0 87.1

60 -18.0 -8.0 -5.6 -4.5 -3.8 60 63.8 81.5 85.4 87.0 87.8

70 -12.0 -5.4 -3.7 -3.0 -2.5 70 72.5 84.3 86.9 88.0 88.5

80 -6.0 -2.7 -1.9 -1.5 -1.3 80 81.3 87.2 88.5 89.0 89.3

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 6.0 2.7 1.9 1.5 1.3 100 98.7 92.8 91.5 91.0 90.7

110 12.0 5.4 3.7 3.0 2.5 110 107.5 95.7 93.1 92.0 91.5

120 18.0 8.0 5.6 4.5 3.8 120 116.2 98.5 94.6 93.0 92.2

130 24.0 10.7 7.5 6.0 5.1 130 125.0 101.3 96.2 94.0 92.9

140 30.0 13.4 9.3 7.5 6.4 140 133.7 104.1 97.7 95.1 93.7

150 36.0 16.1 11.2 8.9 7.6 150 142.4 107.0 99.2 96.1 94.4

160 42.0 18.8 13.1 10.4 8.9 160 151.2 109.8 100.8 97.1 95.1

170 48.0 21.5 14.9 11.9 10.2 170 159.9 112.6 102.3 98.1 95.9

180 54.1 24.1 16.8 13.4 11.5 180 168.7 115.4 103.9 99.1 96.6

190 60.1 26.8 18.6 14.9 12.7 190 177.4 118.3 105.4 100.1 97.3

200 66.1 29.5 20.5 16.4 14.0 200 186.1 121.1 106.9 101.1 98.1

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
3" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 3" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -41.9 -18.4 -12.7 -10.0 -8.5 30 38.7 72.9 80.6 83.7 85.4

40 -34.9 -15.4 -10.6 -8.4 -7.1 40 47.3 75.8 82.1 84.8 86.2

50 -28.0 -12.3 -8.5 -6.7 -5.7 50 55.8 78.6 83.7 85.8 87.0

60 -21.0 -9.2 -6.3 -5.0 -4.3 60 64.4 81.5 85.3 86.9 87.7

70 -14.0 -6.1 -4.2 -3.3 -2.8 70 72.9 84.3 86.9 87.9 88.5

80 -7.0 -3.1 -2.1 -1.7 -1.4 80 81.5 87.2 88.4 89.0 89.2

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 7.0 3.1 2.1 1.7 1.4 100 98.5 92.8 91.6 91.0 90.8

110 14.0 6.1 4.2 3.3 2.8 110 107.1 95.7 93.1 92.1 91.5

120 21.0 9.2 6.3 5.0 4.3 120 115.6 98.5 94.7 93.1 92.3

130 28.0 12.3 8.5 6.7 5.7 130 124.2 101.4 96.3 94.2 93.0

140 34.9 15.4 10.6 8.4 7.1 140 132.7 104.2 97.9 95.2 93.8

150 41.9 18.4 12.7 10.0 8.5 150 141.3 107.1 99.4 96.3 94.6

160 48.9 21.5 14.8 11.7 9.9 160 149.8 109.9 101.0 97.3 95.3

170 55.9 24.6 16.9 13.4 11.4 170 158.3 112.8 102.6 98.4 96.1

180 62.9 27.6 19.0 15.1 12.8 180 166.9 115.6 104.2 99.4 96.9

190 69.9 30.7 21.1 16.7 14.2 190 175.4 118.4 105.7 100.4 97.6

200 76.9 33.8 23.2 18.4 15.6 200 184.0 121.3 107.3 101.5 98.4

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
3" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 3" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -47.6 -20.7 -14.1 -11.1 -9.4 30 39.9 72.9 80.4 83.6 85.3

40 -39.6 -17.3 -11.8 -9.3 -7.8 40 48.2 75.7 82.0 84.7 86.1

50 -31.7 -13.8 -9.4 -7.4 -6.3 50 56.6 78.6 83.6 85.7 86.9

60 -23.8 -10.4 -7.1 -5.6 -4.7 60 64.9 81.4 85.2 86.8 87.6

70 -15.9 -6.9 -4.7 -3.7 -3.1 70 73.3 84.3 86.8 87.9 88.4

80 -7.9 -3.5 -2.4 -1.9 -1.6 80 81.6 87.1 88.4 88.9 89.2

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 7.9 3.5 2.4 1.9 1.6 100 98.4 92.9 91.6 91.1 90.8

110 15.9 6.9 4.7 3.7 3.1 110 106.7 95.7 93.2 92.1 91.6

120 23.8 10.4 7.1 5.6 4.7 120 115.1 98.6 94.8 93.2 92.4

130 31.7 13.8 9.4 7.4 6.3 130 123.4 101.4 96.4 94.3 93.1

140 39.6 17.3 11.8 9.3 7.8 140 131.8 104.3 98.0 95.3 93.9

150 47.6 20.7 14.1 11.1 9.4 150 140.1 107.1 99.6 96.4 94.7

160 55.5 24.2 16.5 13.0 11.0 160 148.5 110.0 101.2 97.5 95.5

170 63.4 27.6 18.9 14.8 12.5 170 156.8 112.8 102.8 98.6 96.3

180 71.3 31.1 21.2 16.7 14.1 180 165.2 115.7 104.4 99.6 97.1

190 79.3 34.5 23.6 18.5 15.7 190 173.5 118.5 106.0 100.7 97.8

200 87.2 38.0 25.9 20.4 17.2 200 181.9 121.4 107.6 101.8 98.6

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Pipe heat loss and surface temperature
4" Uponor PEX heat loss at 90F ambient 4" Uponor PEX surface temperature at 90F ambient

Heat loss (Btu/hrft) Surface temperature (F)

1" insulation

1" insulation
No insulation

No insulation
" insulation

" insulation
Water Water

1" insulation

2" insulation

1" insulation

2" insulation
temp. temp.
(F) (F)

30 -52.9 -23.0 -15.6 -12.2 -10.2 30 41.0 72.9 80.3 83.5 85.2

40 -44.1 -19.1 -13.0 -10.2 -8.5 40 49.2 75.7 81.9 84.6 86.0

50 -35.3 -15.3 -10.4 -8.1 -6.8 50 57.3 78.6 83.5 85.6 86.8

60 -26.5 -11.5 -7.8 -6.1 -5.1 60 65.5 81.4 85.1 86.7 87.6

70 -17.6 -7.7 -5.2 -4.1 -3.4 70 73.7 84.3 86.8 87.8 88.4

80 -8.8 -3.8 -2.6 -2.0 -1.7 80 81.8 87.1 88.4 88.9 89.2

90 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0 90.0

100 8.8 3.8 2.6 2.0 1.7 100 98.2 92.9 91.6 91.1 90.8

110 17.6 7.7 5.2 4.1 3.4 110 106.3 95.7 93.2 92.2 91.6

120 26.5 11.5 7.8 6.1 5.1 120 114.5 98.6 94.9 93.3 92.4

130 35.3 15.3 10.4 8.1 6.8 130 122.7 101.4 96.5 94.4 93.2

140 44.1 19.1 13.0 10.2 8.5 140 130.8 104.3 98.1 95.4 94.0

150 52.9 23.0 15.6 12.2 10.2 150 139.0 107.1 99.7 96.5 94.8

160 61.7 26.8 18.2 14.2 12.0 160 147.2 110.0 101.3 97.6 95.6

170 70.6 30.6 20.8 16.3 13.7 170 155.3 112.8 103.0 98.7 96.4

180 79.4 34.5 23.4 18.3 15.4 180 163.5 115.7 104.6 99.8 97.2

190 88.2 38.3 26.0 20.3 17.1 190 171.7 118.5 106.2 100.9 98.0

200 97.0 42.1 28.6 22.4 18.8 200 179.8 121.4 107.8 102.0 98.8

1. All calculations based on cylindrical thermal resistance methodology (ASHRAE).

2. Based on fluid velocity of 8 ft./sec. at 160F (maximizing heat transfer from 100% water).

3. Pipe convection set to be 1.761 Btu/hrftF (based on standard value for free convection of air).

4. This heat loss comparison uses 0.24 Btuin/(hrftF) as the insulation thermal conductivity.
This is a standard value for fiberglass pipe insulation at a 100F mean temperature.

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Notes

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Notes

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